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Overview |
Columbus State | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $443 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,840 students)
Columbus State vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 234% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Columbus State than Benedict College ($15,425.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Benedict College ($12,902 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 83% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($6,600 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Benedict College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 32.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($12,093 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Columbus State .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Columbus State vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Benedict College (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $25,000)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $16,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $42,898)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($268 vs. $443)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/