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Overview |
Benedictine University | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Georgetown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,548 students)
Benedictine University vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Georgetown College than Benedictine University ($40,610.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Benedictine University ($15,152 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 9.2% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($10,266 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 100.7% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($40,308 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Benedictine University vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Georgetown College? 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 Georgetown College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Benedictine University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,300)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/