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Overview |
Benedictine College | PLU | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1253/1423 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Benedictine College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 2,362 students)
Benedictine College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 50.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at PLU than Benedictine College ($49,472.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Benedictine College ($24,825 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 2.1% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($11,580 vs. $11,826)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 74.3% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($36,435 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Benedictine College (1129) is 12 points higher than at PLU (1117)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at PLU (25)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than PLU (88.9%)
Benedictine College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or PLU? 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 PLU and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Benedictine College (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $42,600)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/