Lane College vs Benedict College

Lane College and Benedict College, both historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with rich histories and strong academic reputations, offer unique educational experiences for students seeking a transformative learning environment. While they share commonalities as HBCUs, they also have distinct characteristics that set them apart. This side-by-side comparison delves into the key differences between these two institutions, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Whether you're a prospective student seeking the best fit for your academic and personal growth or a researcher interested in HBCU trends, this comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights to help you make informed decisions.

	Benedict College	Lane College
Overview
Location	Columbia, South Carolina	Jackson, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	62.0%	56.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	85.5%	48.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	14 - 17
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score		100.0%
Total number of applicants	9,322	6,097
Total number of admissions given out	7,971	2,955
Admitted students who chose to enroll	584	415
Yield rate	7.3%	14.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$30,000	$22,870
Average net price	$11,701	$14,541
Tuition	$14,600	$9,270
Room & board	$6,386	Room/dormitory: $4,760 Meal plan: $2,850
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $15,242	92.0% Average amount $9,098
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $7,934	67.0% Average amount $6,006
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $24,500	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,895 Men 43.4% Women 56.6%	1,047 Men 53.5% Women 46.5%
Graduate students	13 Men 61.5% Women 38.5%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	39.5%
International students	12.7%	0.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,582	1,142
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Tennessee Georgia Mississippi Alabama Louisiana

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Family and Consumer Sciences	Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Social Sciences Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	24.7%	24.1%
Dropout rate	41.9%	74.5%
Transferred out	32.9%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,802 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $35,002 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,466 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $29,803 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,816 Year 2: $22,834 Year 3: $24,800 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,602 Year 3: $24,793 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $20,237 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,739 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,235 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A	Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,937 Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: $25,505 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $15,527 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,732 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,335 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,663 Year 2: $19,455 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,143 Year 2: $23,340 Year 3: N/A

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