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Overview |
Benedictine University | CSU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Benedictine University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or CSU?
- Benedictine University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Benedictine University than Charleston Southern University ($32,700.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Benedictine University ($17,536 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 9.6% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,266 vs. $11,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University as Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 31.5% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($26,417 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than CSU (86.8%)
Benedictine University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or CSU? 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 CSU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Charleston Southern University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $13,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $39,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU 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/