Benedict College vs. Baptist University of the Americas

Comparable Facts

Compare Benedict College in Columbia, SC with Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Benedict College is larger than Baptist University of the Americas based on total student enrollment (1,691 students vs. 104 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Benedict College is located in Columbia, SC (Midsize City setting); Baptist University of the Americas is in San Antonio, TX (Large City setting).
• Benedict College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Baptist University of the Americas is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Benedict College 13:1; Baptist University of the Americas 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 6.8% lower than at Baptist University of the Americas ($7,146 vs. $7,670).
• Out-of-state tuition is 90% higher at Benedict College than at Baptist University of the Americas (about $8,260 more per year; $17,440 vs. $9,180).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Baptist University of the Americas than at Benedict College (100% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 247.3% larger than aid received by Baptist University of the Americas students ($13,335 vs. $3,840).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both Benedict College and Baptist University of the Americas.
• Typical fall application deadline: Benedict College Feb 15, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.