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Overview |
CSU | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 |
CSU | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $230 |
Diversity |
CSU | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 16% |
Students |
CSU | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Benedictine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Benedictine University?
- Benedictine University is 327.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 327.1% higher at Benedictine University than Chicago State University ($32,700.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Benedictine University ($6,446 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 34.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,266 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 26.4% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($20,083 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Benedictine 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 Benedictine University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Chicago State University (49% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $14,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $38,300)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $8,950 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $31,250)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($230 vs. $323)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/