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Overview |
Arkansas | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 2,362 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $32,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $32,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $30,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $20,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 2,895 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Benedictine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 2,362 students)
Arkansas vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Benedictine College?
- Benedictine College is 329.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($32,920.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Benedictine College than University of Arkansas ($32,920.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Benedictine College ($16,208 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,580 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine College students is 146.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($20,907 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 25 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Benedictine College? 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 College and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Benedictine College (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $7,800 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $42,600)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/