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Overview |
Benedictine University | SAU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $248 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
Benedictine University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,396 students)
Benedictine University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or SAU?
- Benedictine University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Benedictine University than Spring Arbor University ($32,700.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Benedictine University ($22,375 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 3.8% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($10,266 vs. $10,652)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University as Spring Arbor University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 3% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($20,677 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than SAU (47.3%)
Benedictine University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or SAU? 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 SAU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Benedictine University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $10,200 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $42,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $1,743 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,043)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More SAU 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/