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Overview |
UNI | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 2,362 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $32,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $32,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $30,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $20,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 2,895 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UNI | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 83% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 2,362 students)
UNI vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Benedictine College?
- Benedictine College is 305.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($32,920.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at Benedictine College than University of Northern Iowa ($32,920.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Benedictine College ($15,782 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 23.9% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($9,343 vs. $11,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine College students is 226.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($20,907 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Benedictine College (1129) is 79 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UNI (94.9%)
UNI vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Benedictine College (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $5,100 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,600)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/