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Overview |
Benedictine University | SU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 13% |
Students |
Benedictine University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at SU than Benedictine University ($33,790.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than SU ($25,658 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 9.4% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,266 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($23,467 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than SU (80.4%)
Benedictine University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or SU? 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 SU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Shenandoah University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $4,500 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,300)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/