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Overview |
Benedictine University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $232 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Cedarville 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Cedarville University than Benedictine University ($34,498.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Benedictine University ($25,462 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 22.2% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($8,400 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($20,083 vs. $19,637)
Benedictine University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Benedictine University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Benedictine University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $45,900)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $22,500)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/