Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Old Dominion Longwood University Allen University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Edward Waters College Liberty University| Benedict College | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Benedict College | RU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedict.edu | radford.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Benedict College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,600 | $8,156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,600 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,600 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,845 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,093 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Benedict College | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,446 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 4,369 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8%Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7%Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Benedict College | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Benedict College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,898 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $237 |
Diversity |
Benedict College | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Benedict College | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 58% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Benedict College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,840 students)
Benedict College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedict College or RU?
- Benedict College is 79% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at RU than Benedict College ($20,246.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Benedict College ($17,105 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 60.1% lower than costs at Radford University ($6,600 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Benedict College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Radford University ($12,093 vs. $9,733)
Benedict College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedict College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Benedict College .
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Benedict College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedict College or RU? 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 RU and Benedict College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Benedict College (56% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $22,400 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $25,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $19,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $42,898)
- RU graduates are paying $206 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($237 vs. $443)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/