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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Elmhurst College Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU North Central College UIC Western Illinois University Lewis University| Benedictine University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Benedictine University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $232 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Southern Illinois University?
- Benedictine University is 239.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.3% higher at Benedictine University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($32,700.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Benedictine University ($16,990 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 3.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,266 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 78.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,083 vs. $11,269)
Benedictine University vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Benedictine University vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Southern Illinois University? 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 Southern Illinois University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $47,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $22,500)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/