Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Allen University Edward Waters College South Carolina State University JCSU Savannah State University Alabama State USC Beaufort Claflin University Winthrop University Shaw University| The Sage Colleges | Benedict College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
The Sage Colleges | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,159 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sage.edu | benedict.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
The Sage Colleges | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,851 | $14,600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,851 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,543 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,456 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,982 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
The Sage Colleges | Benedict College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
The Sage Colleges | Benedict College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
The Sage Colleges | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $443 |
Diversity |
The Sage Colleges | Benedict College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 23% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
The Sage Colleges | Benedict College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
The Sage Colleges | 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
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 1,840 students)
The Sage Colleges vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Sage Colleges or Benedict College?
- The Sage Colleges is 131.9% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($33,851.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.9% higher at The Sage Colleges than Benedict College ($33,851.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than The Sage Colleges ($17,845 vs. $22,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 105.2% lower than costs at The Sage Colleges ($6,600 vs. $13,543)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Sage Colleges students is 131.4% larger than aid received Benedict College ($27,982 vs. $12,093)
The Sage Colleges vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Sage Colleges or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or The Sage Colleges .
- The Sage Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
The Sage Colleges vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Sage Colleges 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 The Sage Colleges.
- The graduation rate at The Sage Colleges is higher than Benedict College (58% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from The Sage Colleges earn on average $18,100 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $25,000)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $19,648 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $42,898)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($240 vs. $443)
- More The Sage Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/