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Overview |
Benedictine University | AAC | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | AAC | ||
| 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 University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 263 students)
Benedictine University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at AAC than Benedictine University ($35,404.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than AAC ($25,658 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 2.3% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($10,266 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($20,083 vs. $17,764)
Benedictine University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Benedictine University (93.1%)
Benedictine University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or AAC? 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 AAC and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $22,400 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $30,400)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/