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Allen University DU CU Boulder Wesleyan University Edward Waters College Lewis and Clark South Carolina State University Bates JCSU Colorado State F&M Connecticut College| Colorado College | Benedict College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 95% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $443 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 1,840 students)
Colorado College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Benedict College?
- Colorado College is 342.2% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 342.2% higher at Colorado College than Benedict College ($64,554.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Colorado College ($17,845 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 117.8% lower than costs at Colorado College ($6,600 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Colorado College (95% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 281.7% larger than aid received Benedict College ($46,160 vs. $12,093)
Colorado College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Colorado College .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Benedict College (88% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Colorado College earn on average $21,000 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $25,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $22,398 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $42,898)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $232 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($211 vs. $443)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/