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Overview |
Benedictine University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $218 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 6% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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 Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,386 students)
Benedictine University vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Southwest Baptist University?
- Benedictine University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Benedictine University than Southwest Baptist University ($32,700.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Benedictine University ($18,926 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 23.8% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($8,290 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Southwest Baptist University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($20,083 vs. $18,146)
Benedictine University vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Benedictine University (93.1%)
Benedictine University vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Southwest Baptist University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $1,213 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $22,300)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($218 vs. $230)
- More Southwest Baptist University 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/