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Overview |
Benedictine University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $312 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Lourdes 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,136 students)
Benedictine University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Lourdes University?
- Benedictine University is 27% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Benedictine University than Lourdes University ($32,700.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than Benedictine University ($22,634 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 16.9% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($10,266 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($20,083 vs. $18,038)
Benedictine University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.26) as students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Benedictine University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Lourdes University (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $39,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $7,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $30,250)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($230 vs. $312)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/