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Overview |
W&J | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
W&J | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
W&J | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
W&J | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
W&J | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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
- Benedict College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Benedict College?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 239.8% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.8% higher at W&J than Benedict College ($49,612.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than W&J ($17,845 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 104.9% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($6,600 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 222.2% larger than aid received Benedict College ($38,963 vs. $12,093)
W&J vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or W&J .
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
W&J vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Benedict College (74% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $31,900 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $25,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- W&J graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/