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Overview |
Benedictine University | Thiel College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Greenville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 907 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | thiel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Thiel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $33,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $33,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $22,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Thiel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 965/1165 | ||
| 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 | Thiel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Thiel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,876 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $288 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Thiel College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Thiel College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Thiel College | ||
| 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 Thiel College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 907 students)
Benedictine University vs. Thiel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Thiel College?
- Thiel College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($33,620.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Thiel College than Benedictine University ($33,620.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thiel College than Benedictine University ($22,732 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 38.6% lower than costs at Thiel College ($10,266 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thiel College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 37.2% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($27,563 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Thiel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Thiel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thiel College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Thiel College (82.3%)
Benedictine University vs. Thiel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Thiel College? 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 Thiel College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Thiel College (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $39,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $5,576 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,876)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($230 vs. $288)
- More Thiel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/