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Overview |
Benedictine University | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1075/1290 | ||
| 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 | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Augustana University | ||
| 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 2,158 students)
Benedictine University vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($38,150.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Augustana University than Benedictine University ($38,150.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Augustana University ($24,570 vs. $25,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 8.4% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,470 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 30% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($27,925 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Benedictine University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/