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Overview |
Stillman College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 95% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Stillman College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $443 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 52.9% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Benedict College than Stillman College ($14,600.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than Benedict College ($15,574 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 52.3% lower than costs at Stillman College ($6,600 vs. $10,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Stillman College (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 0.4% larger than aid received Stillman College ($12,093 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Stillman College .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Stillman College is higher than Benedict College (34% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Stillman College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($29,500 vs. $25,000)
- Stillman College students graduate with a $8,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($34,000 vs. $42,898)
- Stillman College graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($351 vs. $443)
- More Stillman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (21% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/