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Overview |
Benedictine University | IU East | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 3,039 students)
Benedictine University vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or IU East?
- Benedictine University is 349.5% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Benedictine University than Indiana University East ($32,700.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Benedictine University ($8,837 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 9.1% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,412 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 155.1% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($20,083 vs. $7,874)
Benedictine University vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than IU East (77.6%)
Benedictine University vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or IU East? 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 IU East and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Indiana University East (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $19,900 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $1,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,300)
- IU East graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/