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Overview |
Benedictine University | Iowa | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $9,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 74% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1130/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $223 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 2,989 students)
Benedictine University vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Iowa?
- Benedictine University is 262.7% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Benedictine University than University of Iowa ($32,700.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Benedictine University ($20,121 vs. $24,570)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 22.9% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($10,266 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than University of Iowa (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 125.9% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($21,484 vs. $9,512)
Benedictine University vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Benedictine University (77.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Benedictine University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $7,000 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $684 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($21,616 vs. $22,300)
- Iowa graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($223 vs. $230)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/