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Overview |
Benedict College | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedict.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedict College | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,600 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,600 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,600 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,845 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,093 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Benedict College | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,446 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,369 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8%Open | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7%Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedict College | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,898 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedict College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Benedict College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Benedict College | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,840 students)
Benedict College vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedict College or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103% higher at Winthrop University than Benedict College ($29,636.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Benedict College ($17,008 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 58.9% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($6,600 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Benedict College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Benedict College ($12,961 vs. $12,093)
Benedict College vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedict College or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Benedict College .
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Benedict College vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedict College or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Benedict College.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Benedict College (58% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $25,000)
- Winthrop University students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Winthrop University graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/