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Overview |
Benedictine College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,451 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,401 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,575 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1117/1310 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 |
Benedictine College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Benedictine College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | Salve Regina 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 2,465 students)
Benedictine College vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Salve Regina University than Benedictine College ($47,180.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine College than Salve Regina University ($28,451 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 48.1% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($11,820 vs. $17,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 33% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($29,790 vs. $22,401)
Benedictine College vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Benedictine College .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
Benedictine College vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Benedictine College (73% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,600)
- Salve Regina University and Benedictine College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Benedictine College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/