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Overview |
Benedict College | NSU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedict.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedict College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,600 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,600 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,600 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,845 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,093 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Benedict College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,446 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 4,369 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8%Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7%Open | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedict College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedict College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,898 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $320 |
Diversity |
Benedict College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Benedict College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Benedict College | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 1,840 students)
Benedict College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedict College or NSU?
- Benedict College is 153.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at NSU than Benedict College ($16,920.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Benedict College ($14,652 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 64.3% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($6,600 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Norfolk State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Benedict College ($12,164 vs. $12,093)
Benedict College vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedict College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Benedict College .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Benedict College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedict College or NSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NSU and Benedict College.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Benedict College (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $25,000)
- Norfolk State University students graduate with a $11,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $42,898)
- NSU graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($320 vs. $443)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/