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Overview |
Columbia College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $443 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,840 students)
Columbia College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Benedict College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 100.5% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.5% higher at Columbia College than Benedict College ($29,270.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Columbia College ($17,845 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 172.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($6,600 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Benedict College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 49% larger than aid received Benedict College ($18,020 vs. $12,093)
Columbia College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Columbia College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Benedict College (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $12,300 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $25,000)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $16,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $42,898)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($268 vs. $443)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/