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Overview |
OBU | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 2,989 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #476 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $24,570 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $21,484 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
OBU | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 2,788 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 2,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 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 |
OBU | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $230 |
Diversity |
OBU | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
OBU | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 25% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Benedictine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Benedictine University?
- Benedictine University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Benedictine University than Ouachita Baptist University ($32,700.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Benedictine University ($22,087 vs. $24,570)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 11.1% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,240 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($23,073 vs. $21,484)
OBU vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or OBU .
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU 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 OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Benedictine University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $9,400 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $43,400)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $22,500)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/