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Overview |
Benedictine University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #648 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $16,627 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $29,753 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $243 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 7% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| 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 Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,237 students)
Benedictine University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Benedictine University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Benedictine University than Graceland University Lamoni ($32,700.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Benedictine University ($16,627 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 1.6% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($10,100 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 48.2% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($29,753 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Benedictine University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Benedictine University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $41,000)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $1,244 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($22,300 vs. $23,544)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($230 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/