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Overview |
Benedictine University | Loyola | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 16,899 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | luc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Loyola | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $48,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $48,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $15,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $37,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $26,796 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Loyola | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 40,909 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 32,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1180/1370 | ||
| 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 | Loyola | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Loyola | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Loyola | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Loyola | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Loyola | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Loyola Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Loyola?
- Loyola University Chicago is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Loyola than Benedictine University ($48,100.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Loyola ($25,658 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 51.2% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($10,266 vs. $15,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University as Loyola University Chicago (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 33.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($26,796 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Loyola Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Loyola? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loyola or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Benedictine University vs. Loyola Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Loyola? 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 Loyola and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Benedictine University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $7,000 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/