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Overview |
Benedictine University | McMurry | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.19 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Benedictine University | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | McMurry | ||
| 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 McMurry based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 548 students)
Benedictine University vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or McMurry?
- Benedictine University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Benedictine University than MacMurray College ($32,700.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 4.6% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,810 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than MacMurray College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($20,083 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at McMurry (3.19)
Benedictine University vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or McMurry? 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 McMurry and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than MacMurray College (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $14,600 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $38,200)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/