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UNF Elmhurst College UT North Central College UIC Lewis University Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University| Jacksonville University | Benedictine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JU | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $230 |
Diversity |
JU | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 16% |
Students |
JU | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 30% | ||
Campus |
JU | Benedictine University | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,123 students)
JU vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Benedictine University?
- Jacksonville University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at JU than Benedictine University ($43,520.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than JU ($25,658 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 55.7% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,266 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($31,988 vs. $20,083)
JU vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU 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 JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Jacksonville University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $321 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $22,621)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($230 vs. $233)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/