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Overview |
Benedictine University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 58% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $216 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Purdue Calumet?
- Benedictine University is 384.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.3% higher at Benedictine University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($32,700.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Benedictine University ($10,908 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 35.8% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($7,560 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 252.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($20,083 vs. $5,703)
Benedictine University vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Benedictine University vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $1,392 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $22,300)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($216 vs. $230)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/