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Overview |
Benedict College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedict.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedict College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,600 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,600 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,600 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,845 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,093 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
Benedict College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,446 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 4,369 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8%Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7%Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Benedict College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedict College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,898 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $240 |
Diversity |
Benedict College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Benedict College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Benedict College | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,840 students)
Benedict College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedict College or WVSU?
- Benedict College is 79.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Benedict College than West Virginia State University ($14,600.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Benedict College ($11,684 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 85.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($6,600 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than West Virginia State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 27.5% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($12,093 vs. $9,482)
Benedict College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedict College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Benedict College .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Benedict College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedict College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Benedict College.
- The graduation rate at Benedict College is higher than West Virginia State University (26% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $25,000)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $19,648 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $42,898)
- WVSU graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($240 vs. $443)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/