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Overview |
Benedictine University | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 University | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $263 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 6% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Adelphi University than Benedictine University ($42,085.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Adelphi University ($25,658 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 75.5% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($10,266 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Adelphi University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 43.5% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($28,826 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Benedictine University vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Adelphi University? 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 Adelphi University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Benedictine University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,500)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/