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Overview |
Benedictine University | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $271 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Ashland College?
- Benedictine University is 42.2% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Benedictine University than Ashland University ($32,700.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Benedictine University ($20,342 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 11.4% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,266 vs. $11,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University as Ashland University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Ashland University ($20,083 vs. $18,290)
Benedictine University vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Benedictine University vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Ashland 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 Ashland College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Benedictine University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $40,400)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,250)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($230 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/