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Overview |
Benedictine University | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $209 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Southeast is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,672 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or IU Southeast?
- Benedictine University is 349.5% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast 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 Southeast ($32,700.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Benedictine University ($8,264 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 7.3% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,266 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Indiana University Southeast (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 176.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($20,083 vs. $7,262)
Benedictine University vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman IU Southeast students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than IU Southeast (85.2%)
Benedictine University vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $14,500 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $2,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $22,300)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($209 vs. $230)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast 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/