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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Maine College of Art | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | 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 Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Benedict College?
- Maine College of Art is 167.8% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.8% higher at Maine College of Art than Benedict College ($39,100.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Maine College of Art ($17,845 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 118.8% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($6,600 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 67.3% larger than aid received Benedict College ($20,227 vs. $12,093)
Maine College of Art vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Maine College of Art .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Maine College of Art vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than Benedict College (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Maine College of Art earn on average $6,600 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($31,600 vs. $25,000)
- Maine College of Art students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Maine College of Art graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/