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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Benedictine University | Iowa State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Benedictine University | ISU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 29,969 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $8,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $25,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $11,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 21,919 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 19,776 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1350 | ||
| 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 | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $246 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
Benedictine University | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | ISU | ||
| 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
- Iowa State University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or ISU?
- Benedictine University is 276.8% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Benedictine University than Iowa State University ($32,700.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Benedictine University ($15,310 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 9.7% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,358 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Iowa State University (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 81.9% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($20,083 vs. $11,043)
Benedictine University vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than ISU (90.2%)
Benedictine University vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or ISU? 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 ISU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Benedictine University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $900 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $1,568 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $23,868)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($230 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/