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Overview |
Benedictine University | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $253 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or IU South Bend?
- Benedictine University is 349.5% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend 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 South Bend ($32,700.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Benedictine University ($8,785 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 11.7% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,190 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Indiana University South Bend (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 156.8% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($20,083 vs. $7,821)
Benedictine University vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
Benedictine University vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (49% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $15,700 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $37,100)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,230 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,530)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/