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Franciscan Rockhurst Creighton University Missouri University of Science and Technology K-State University of Dallas University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska| Benedictine College | William Jewell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Benedictine College | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | William Jewell College | ||
| 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
- Benedictine College is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (2,362 students vs. 853 students)
Benedictine College vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or William Jewell College?
- Benedictine College is 79.3% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($32,920.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at Benedictine College than William Jewell College ($32,920.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than Benedictine College ($20,108 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 14.3% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($10,130 vs. $11,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine College students is 55.4% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($20,907 vs. $13,451)
Benedictine College vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 31 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Benedictine College vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Benedictine College (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $42,600)
- William Jewell College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Jewell College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/