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Overview |
Benedictine College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1130/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 2,362 students)
Benedictine College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Lipscomb than Benedictine College ($34,304.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Benedictine College ($27,937 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 21.2% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,580 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($24,404 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 47 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Benedictine College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or Lipscomb? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lipscomb and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Benedictine College (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,600)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/