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Overview |
Benedictine University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $266 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Benedictine University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 2,703 students)
Benedictine University vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 8% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($35,318.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at St. Ambrose University than Benedictine University ($35,318.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Benedictine University ($23,578 vs. $24,570)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 20.3% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,266 vs. $12,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 23.6% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($26,559 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
Benedictine University vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Benedictine University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $4,500 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,300)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,464 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,764)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($230 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/