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Overview |
Benedictine University | VCM | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | vandercook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | VCM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $27,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $27,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $12,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $27,884 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | VCM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 22 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 890/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | VCM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | VCM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | VCM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | VCM | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | VCM | ||
| 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 VCM based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 263 students)
Benedictine University vs. VCM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or VCM?
- Benedictine University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Benedictine University than VanderCook College of Music ($32,700.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Benedictine University ($12,436 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 36.9% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($7,500 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 38.8% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($27,884 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. VCM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or VCM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCM or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Benedictine University (93.1%)
Benedictine University vs. VCM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or VCM? 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 VCM and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than VanderCook College of Music (49% vs. 45%)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/