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Overview |
Benedictine University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 10% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Lindenwood University | ||
| 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Lindenwood University?
- Benedictine University is 71.2% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Benedictine University than Lindenwood University ($32,700.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Benedictine University ($18,016 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 0.6% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($10,200 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 26.8% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($20,083 vs. $15,840)
Benedictine University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Benedictine University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Lindenwood University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $44,100)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/