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Overview |
Benedictine University | HSU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,765 students)
Benedictine University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or HSU?
- Benedictine University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Benedictine University than Hardin Simmons University ($32,700.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Benedictine University ($22,636 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 2.9% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,980 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 13% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($22,695 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than HSU (88.2%)
Benedictine University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or HSU? 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 HSU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,200 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,689 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,989)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/