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Overview |
Benedictine University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $263 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Eastern Michigan University?
- Benedictine University is 125.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.5% higher at Benedictine University than Eastern Michigan University ($32,700.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Benedictine University ($15,826 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 11% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,266 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 101.9% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($20,083 vs. $9,945)
Benedictine University vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $41,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,500)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/