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Overview |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 5,342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | cu-portland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $31,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $31,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 8% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Portland is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (5,342 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Concordia University-Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Concordia University-Portland?
- Benedictine University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Portland for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $31,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Benedictine University than Concordia University Portland ($32,700.00 vs. $31,580.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Portland are 6.6% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,630 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Concordia University Portland (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is ?% larger than aid received Concordia University Portland ($20,083 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Concordia University-Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Portland or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Concordia University-Portland (3.24)
Benedictine University vs. Concordia University-Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Concordia University-Portland? 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 Concordia University-Portland and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Portland is higher than Benedictine University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Concordia University-Portland graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,100)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Portland graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Portland graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Concordia University-Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/