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Overview |
Barry University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Barry University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Barry University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $443 |
Diversity |
Barry University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Barry University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | 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
- Barry University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 1,840 students)
Barry University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or Benedict College?
- Barry University is 119.2% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($32,000.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at Barry University than Benedict College ($32,000.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Barry University ($17,845 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 79.1% lower than costs at Barry University ($6,600 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barry University students is 102.3% larger than aid received Benedict College ($24,466 vs. $12,093)
Barry University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Barry University .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Barry University (59.6%)
Barry University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry 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 Barry University.
- The graduation rate at Barry University is higher than Benedict College (35% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $24,600 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $25,000)
- Barry University students graduate with a $14,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($28,385 vs. $42,898)
- Barry University graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($293 vs. $443)
- More Barry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/