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Overview |
Benedictine University | SLC | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $276 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 18% |
Students |
Benedictine University | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 444 students)
Benedictine University vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or SLC?
- Benedictine University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Benedictine University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($32,700.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 12.1% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($10,266 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($20,083 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Benedictine University .
Benedictine University vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or SLC? 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 SLC and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $13,600 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $39,200)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,426 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,726)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($230 vs. $276)
- More SLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/