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Overview |
Benedictine University | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1010/1320 | ||
| 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 | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $266 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 18% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Caldwell University | ||
| 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,028 students)
Benedictine University vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Caldwell University than Benedictine University ($35,950.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Benedictine University ($20,612 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 30.5% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($10,266 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Caldwell University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 50.5% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($30,231 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Benedictine University vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Caldwell 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 Caldwell University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Benedictine University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,750)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($230 vs. $266)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/