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Franciscan Harding University Creighton University Abilene Christian University ORU Missouri University of Science and Technology Rockhurst Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus K-State UCO-Central| Benedictine College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Benedictine College | OC | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | OC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine College | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 2,362 students)
Benedictine College vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or OC?
- Benedictine College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($32,920.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Benedictine College than Oklahoma Christian University ($32,920.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Benedictine College ($20,237 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 39.9% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($8,280 vs. $11,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine College students is 18.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($20,907 vs. $17,601)
Benedictine College vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Benedictine College (1129) is 11 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than OC (96%)
Benedictine College vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or OC? 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 OC and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Benedictine College earn on average $800 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/