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Overview |
Finlandia University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Finlandia University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Finlandia University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Finlandia University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Finlandia University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia University | 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 Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or Benedict College?
- Finlandia University is 73.6% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($25,346.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Finlandia University than Benedict College ($25,346.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Finlandia University ($17,845 vs. $20,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 51.2% lower than costs at Finlandia University ($6,600 vs. $9,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Finlandia University students is 30% larger than aid received Benedict College ($15,722 vs. $12,093)
Finlandia University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Finlandia University .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Finlandia University (66.6%)
Finlandia University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia University 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 Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at Finlandia University is higher than Benedict College (35% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Finlandia University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $25,000)
- Finlandia University students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Finlandia University graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Finlandia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/