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Overview |
Benedict College | VSU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedict.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedict College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,600 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,600 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,600 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,845 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,093 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Benedict College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,446 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,369 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8%Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7%Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedict College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedict College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,898 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $305 |
Diversity |
Benedict College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Benedict College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Benedict College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,840 students)
Benedict College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedict College or VSU?
- Benedict College is 163.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at VSU than Benedict College ($16,542.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Benedict College ($15,773 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 74.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($6,600 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Virginia State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($12,093 vs. $11,498)
Benedict College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedict College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Benedict College .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Benedict College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedict College or VSU? 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 VSU and Benedict College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Benedict College (40% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $13,398 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($29,500 vs. $42,898)
- VSU graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($305 vs. $443)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/