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Overview |
Naropa University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,145 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,146 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
Naropa University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 94 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Naropa University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $443 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Naropa University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Naropa University based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,065 students)
Naropa University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or Benedict College?
- Naropa University is 135.6% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.6% higher at Naropa University than Benedict College ($34,400.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Naropa University ($17,845 vs. $28,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 62.1% lower than costs at Naropa University ($6,600 vs. $10,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Naropa University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Naropa University students is 99.7% larger than aid received Benedict College ($24,146 vs. $12,093)
Naropa University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Naropa University .
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Naropa University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa 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 Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at Naropa University is higher than Benedict College (35% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Naropa University earn on average $800 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($25,800 vs. $25,000)
- Naropa University students graduate with a $16,398 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $42,898)
- Naropa University graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($274 vs. $443)
- More Naropa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/