Benedict College vs. North American University

Comparable Facts

Compare Benedict College in Columbia, SC with North American University in Stafford, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Benedict College is larger than North American University based on total student enrollment (1,691 students vs. 983 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Benedict College is located in Columbia, SC (Midsize City setting); North American University is in Stafford, TX (Large Suburban setting).
• Benedict College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. North American University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Benedict College 13:1; North American University 17:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 43.8% lower than at North American University ($7,146 vs. $12,726).
• Out-of-state tuition is 13% higher at Benedict College than at North American University (about $2,004 more per year; $17,440 vs. $15,436).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at North American University than at Benedict College (98% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 7.1% larger than aid received by North American University students ($13,335 vs. $12,455).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at Benedict College, not reported at North American University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Benedict College Feb 15, 2027; North American University Jul 31, 2027.

Loans and repayment

• More North American University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation (17% vs. 13%).

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