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Columbia, SC · Orangeburg, SC
| Benedict College | Claflin University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $18,250/yr | $17,800/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,177/yr | $16,354/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $32,500 | $29,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,686/yr | $21,118/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,295/yr | $22,279/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,250/yr | $23,502/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,328/yr | $25,071/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $345/mo | $307/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,146/yr | $9,480/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $7,146/yr | $11,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $950/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,406/yr | $5,250/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $32,000/yr | $33,530/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $17,440/yr | $18,282/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,440/yr | $18,282/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 62% | 73% |
| Students taking federal loans | 63% | 74% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 96% | 65% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,073 | 6,999 |
| Students accepted | 5,433 | 5,078 |
| Students who enrolled | 338 | 456 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 6.2% | 9% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 82% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 46% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 24% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 57% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $31,902/yr | $40,304/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $16,343–$45,905 | $25,171–$55,829 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 23% | 54% |
| White students graduating | 33% | 100% |
| Black students graduating | 24% | 51% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 25% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $24,908/yr | $29,227/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 43% | 51% |
| Graduate on time | 13% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | 17% | 47% |
| First-gen students who finish | 15% | 48% |
| Low-income students who finish | 15% | 49% |
| Students who transfer out | 6.1% | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $28,081/yr | $36,336/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 17% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 14% | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Health Professions 13% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 17% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities — $33,120/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $76,590/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 25% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,536 | 1,706 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 63 | 121 |
| Average professor pay | $6,890/mo | $7,329/mo |
| Full-time professors | 73% | 72% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $17,950 | $25,694 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Columbia, SC | Orangeburg, SC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1870 | 1869 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 10% | 2.3% |
| Men | 49% | 29% |
| Women | 51% | 71% |
| White students | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Black students | 79% | 89% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Asian students | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Other / not reported | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Special type | HBCU · Religiously affiliated | HBCU · Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 41% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,465/yr | $10,302/yr |
| Endowment | $29.6M | $72.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,689 | 1,171 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $4,030/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,450/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 314 | 145 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.3M | $858,740 |
| Athletics budget | $5.5M | $3.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.5M | $3.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $22,766 | $128,171 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.