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Overview |
Benedictine University | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 871/1277 | ||
| 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 | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $240 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 7% |
Students |
Benedictine University | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | McKendree 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 McKendree University based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,960 students)
Benedictine University vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or McKendree University?
- Benedictine University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Benedictine University than McKendree University ($32,700.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Benedictine University ($22,431 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 12.9% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,266 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($24,145 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
Benedictine University vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or McKendree 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 McKendree University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Benedictine University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $4,500 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,300)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $950 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $23,250)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/