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Overview |
Benedictine University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | indianatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $29,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $29,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $22,179 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $19,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 5,323 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 3,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $277 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 22% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Indiana Tech | ||
| 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Indiana Tech based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,595 students)
Benedictine University vs. Indiana Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Indiana Tech?
- Benedictine University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Benedictine University than Indiana Institute of Technology ($32,700.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Institute of Technology than Benedictine University ($22,179 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 5.7% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($10,266 vs. $10,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Indiana Institute of Technology ($20,083 vs. $19,813)
Benedictine University vs. Indiana Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Indiana Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana Tech or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Benedictine University vs. Indiana Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Indiana Tech? 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 Indiana Tech and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (49% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Indiana Tech graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,862)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($230 vs. $277)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/