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Overview |
Benedictine College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 2,362 students)
Benedictine College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Benedictine College is 340.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($32,920.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at Benedictine College than Missouri State University Springfield ($32,920.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Benedictine College ($17,677 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 18.4% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($9,782 vs. $11,580)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College as Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine College students is 159.7% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($20,907 vs. $8,049)
Benedictine College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Benedictine College (1129) is 39 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield (92.6%)
Benedictine College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine College is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Benedictine College earn on average $500 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/