Benedict College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare Benedict College in Columbia, SC with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Benedict College is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (1,691 students vs. 506 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Benedict College is located in Columbia, SC (Midsize City setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• Benedict College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Benedict College 13:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 33% lower than at Simmons College of Kentucky ($7,146 vs. $10,664).
• Out-of-state tuition is 6.4% higher at Benedict College than at Simmons College of Kentucky (about $1,042 more per year; $17,440 vs. $16,398).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Benedict College than at Simmons College of Kentucky (95% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 35.1% larger than aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students ($13,335 vs. $9,873).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both Benedict College and Simmons College of Kentucky.
• Typical fall application deadline: Benedict College Feb 15, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 8% at Benedict College vs. 81.5% at Simmons College of Kentucky.

Loans and repayment

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