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Columbia, SC · Tigerville, SC
| Benedict College | North Greenville University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $18,250/yr | $21,063/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,177/yr | $18,947/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $32,500 | $23,082 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,686/yr | $16,988/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,295/yr | $20,704/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,250/yr | $20,433/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,328/yr | $24,550/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $345/mo | $245/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,146/yr | $11,850/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $7,146/yr | $11,400/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $2,240/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,406/yr | $4,970/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $32,000/yr | $42,034/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $17,440/yr | $25,800/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,440/yr | $25,800/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 62% | 33% |
| Students taking federal loans | 63% | 49% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 96% | 67% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1060–1240 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1156 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 20–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 19–29 · Math 17–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,073 | 3,243 |
| Students accepted | 5,433 | 2,036 |
| Students who enrolled | 338 | 438 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 6.2% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 82% | 31% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 46% | 25% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Not considered |
| 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) | Not considered |
| 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 | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 24% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 57% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $31,902/yr | $43,035/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $16,343–$45,905 | $25,987–$59,440 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 23% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 33% | 56% |
| Black students graduating | 24% | 30% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 42% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $24,908/yr | $38,173/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 43% | 63% |
| Graduate on time | 13% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 17% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 15% | 52% |
| Low-income students who finish | 15% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | 6.1% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $28,081/yr | $41,670/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 17% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 14% | Education 25% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Education — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 17% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 14% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Theology & Religious Vocations — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities — $33,120/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $114,969/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 25% | 6.8% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,536 | 1,819 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 63 | 284 |
| Average professor pay | $6,890/mo | $6,276/mo |
| Full-time professors | 73% | 67% |
| 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 | $50,820 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Columbia, SC | Tigerville, SC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1870 | 1891 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 10% | 1.8% |
| Men | 49% | 47% |
| Women | 51% | 53% |
| White students | 1.2% | 69% |
| Black students | 79% | 9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Asian students | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 4.5% | 9.6% |
| Special type | HBCU · Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 41% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.1% | 10% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,465/yr | $8,393/yr |
| Endowment | $29.6M | $34.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,689 | 1,382 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $5,200/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $6,270/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 314 | 557 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.3M | $9.1M |
| Athletics budget | $5.5M | $12.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.5M | $12.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $22,766 | $52,640 |
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.