Benedict vs Rochester
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Benedict CollegeColumbia, SCCatholic life on campusRochester UniversityRochester Hills, MICatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Rochester has the higher graduation rate: 44% against 24% at Benedict.
- The average price after aid is lower at Benedict: $18,250 a year, against $21,456 at Rochester.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Rochester: $48,707, against $31,902 at Benedict.
- Median debt is lower at Rochester: $24,475, against $32,500 at Benedict.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Columbia, SC
Rochester Hills, MI
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
1,731
1,173
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
96%
98%
Graduation rate
24%
44%
First-year retention
57%
60%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,250
$21,456
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,177
$18,463
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,686
$17,173
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,295
$19,771
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,250
$20,596
Net price, over $110,000 income
$20,328
$25,821
Median debt
$32,500
$24,475
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$31,902
$48,707
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.