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Overview |
Rust College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Rust College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rust College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $443 |
Diversity |
Rust College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Rust College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Benedict College than Rust College ($14,600.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Benedict College ($8,151 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 26.9% lower than costs at Benedict College ($5,200 vs. $6,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Rust College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 41.5% larger than aid received Rust College ($12,093 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Rust College .
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Rust College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at Rust College is higher than Benedict College (28% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Rust College earn on average $100 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($25,100 vs. $25,000)
- Rust College students graduate with a $15,061 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,837 vs. $42,898)
- Rust College graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($287 vs. $443)
- More Rust College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (21% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/