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Overview |
Benedictine University | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $206 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | St. Catharine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 649 students)
Benedictine University vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or St. Catharine?
- Benedictine University is 65.7% more expensive to attend than St. Catharine for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at Benedictine University than Saint Catharine College ($32,700.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Catharine College than Benedictine University ($24,513 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 6.5% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,636 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 116% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($20,083 vs. $9,299)
Benedictine University vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than St. Catharine (77.7%)
Benedictine University vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or St. Catharine? 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. Catharine and Benedictine University.
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $19,800 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $2,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($19,975 vs. $22,300)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/