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Overview |
Benedictine University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 51% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $256 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Purdue North Central?
- Benedictine University is 384.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central Campus than Benedictine University ($7,832 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 39.1% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($7,380 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Purdue University North Central Campus (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 180.2% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($20,083 vs. $7,168)
Benedictine University vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Benedictine University vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Purdue North Central? 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 North Central and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (49% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $41,900)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,536 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,836)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($230 vs. $256)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/