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Overview |
Benedictine University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Oakland | ||
| 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
- Oakland University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Oakland?
- Benedictine University is 125.9% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Benedictine University than Oakland University ($32,700.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Benedictine University ($15,161 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 9% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,266 vs. $11,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 105.9% larger than aid received Oakland University ($20,083 vs. $9,755)
Benedictine University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Oakland (90.1%)
Benedictine University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Oakland University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,700)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/