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Overview |
Benedictine University | Loras College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Loras College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,319 students)
Benedictine University vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Loras College?
- Loras College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Loras College than Benedictine University ($34,750.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Benedictine University ($21,886 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 11.2% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,230 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 27.2% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($25,538 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Benedictine University vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Loras College? 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 Loras College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Benedictine University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $49,200)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/