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Overview |
Benedictine University | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $52,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $52,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $29,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $37,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 1,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1145/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Saint John's | ||
| 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 1,624 students)
Benedictine University vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 61.2% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Saint John's than Benedictine University ($52,700.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Saint John's ($24,570 vs. $29,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 18.2% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($10,266 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 74.2% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($37,419 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Benedictine University (77.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Benedictine University (80% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/