Benedict vs The College of Westchester
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Benedict CollegeColumbia, SCCatholic life on campusThe College of WestchesterWhite Plains, NYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- The College of Westchester has the higher graduation rate: 38% against 24% at Benedict.
- For families earning up to $30,000, The College of Westchester has the lower price after aid: $15,129 a year, against $17,177 at Benedict.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at The College of Westchester: $42,215, against $31,902 at Benedict.
- Median debt is lower at The College of Westchester: $26,967, against $32,500 at Benedict.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Columbia, SC
White Plains, NY
Setting
City
City
Students
1,731
891
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%
94%
Graduation rate
24%
38%
First-year retention
57%
79%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,250
$16,296
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,177
$15,129
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,686
$16,279
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,295
$17,261
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,250
$20,617
Net price, over $110,000 income
$20,328
$24,909
Median debt
$32,500
$26,967
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$31,902
$42,215
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.