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Overview |
Benedictine College | USD | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 2,362 students)
Benedictine College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or USD?
- Benedictine College is 323.5% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($32,920.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.8% higher at Benedictine College than University of South Dakota ($32,920.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Benedictine College ($18,378 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 40.8% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($8,224 vs. $11,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine College students is 231.4% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($20,907 vs. $6,308)
Benedictine College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Benedictine College (1129) is 80 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Benedictine College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Benedictine College (98.8%)
Benedictine College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or USD? 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 USD and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine College is higher than University of South Dakota (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $5,600 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,600)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/