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Overview |
JCSU | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
JCSU | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 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 |
JCSU | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $443 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Benedict College?
- Johnson C Smith University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at JCSU than Benedict College ($17,474.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than JCSU ($17,845 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 7.6% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($6,600 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Johnson C Smith University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Benedict College ($12,911 vs. $12,093)
JCSU vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or JCSU .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Benedict College (37% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $25,000)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $10,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($32,050 vs. $42,898)
- JCSU graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($331 vs. $443)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/