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Overview |
Benedictine University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % 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% | 8% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,729 students)
Benedictine University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Marywood than Benedictine University ($36,430.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Benedictine University ($22,504 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 43.2% lower than costs at Marywood University ($10,266 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 41.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($28,401 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Benedictine University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Benedictine University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $41,100)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/