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Overview |
Benedictine University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 880/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $222 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Cleveland State?
- Benedictine University is 169.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at Benedictine University than Cleveland State University ($32,700.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Benedictine University ($15,719 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 38.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,266 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 112.8% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($20,083 vs. $9,436)
Benedictine University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Benedictine University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Cleveland State University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,300)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/