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Overview |
Union College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,129 | 1,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | #1016 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $15,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $15,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,223 | $18,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,684 | $11,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Union College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 8,073 | ||
| Admitted | 459 | 5,433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 67.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 6.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1105 | 820/1010 | ||
| 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 |
Union College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $443 |
Diversity |
Union College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Union College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Union College | 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (1,731 students vs. 1,129 students)
Union College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Benedict College?
- Union College is 86.6% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $15,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at Union College than Benedict College ($28,737.00 vs. $15,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Union College ($18,146 vs. $19,223)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 18% lower than costs at Union College ($7,000 vs. $8,261)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Benedict College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 109.5% larger than aid received Benedict College ($24,684 vs. $11,780)
Union College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Union College .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Union College (55%)
Union College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Benedict College (32% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $25,000)
- Union College students graduate with a $18,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $42,898)
- Union College graduates are paying $195 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($248 vs. $443)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/