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Overview |
Benedictine University | SJC | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | SJC | ||
| 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 972 students)
Benedictine University vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or SJC?
- Benedictine University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Benedictine University than Saint Josephs College ($32,700.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Benedictine University ($15,836 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 8.3% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,480 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 9% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($21,898 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman SJC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than SJC (76.8%)
Benedictine University vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or SJC? 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 SJC and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Benedictine University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $8,800 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $44,000)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/