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Overview |
CCS | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
CCS | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCS | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
CCS | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
CCS | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Benedict College?
- College for Creative Studies is 229% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229% higher at CCS than Benedict College ($48,030.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than CCS ($17,845 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 34.1% lower than costs at College for Creative Studies ($6,600 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Benedict College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 101% larger than aid received Benedict College ($24,307 vs. $12,093)
CCS vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or CCS .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Benedict College (57% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $21,100 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $25,000)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- CCS graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/