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Overview |
Benedictine University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1010/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $270 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 55.6% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at Pacific than Benedictine University ($50,884.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Pacific ($25,658 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 40.3% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,266 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Pacific University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 66% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($33,340 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Pacific (92.3%)
Benedictine University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Benedictine University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,156)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($230 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/