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Overview |
Benedictine College | KU | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 28,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $10,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $28,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $10,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,451 | $18,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,401 | $10,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,575 | 19,226 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 16,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1117/1310 | 1050/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Benedictine College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 2,465 students)
Benedictine College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or KU?
- Benedictine College is 220.9% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Benedictine College than University of Kansas ($34,000.00 vs. $28,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Benedictine College ($18,322 vs. $28,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 9.3% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($10,818 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine College students is 110.5% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($22,401 vs. $10,644)
Benedictine College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 16 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Benedictine College (76.4%)
Benedictine College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or KU? 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 KU and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Benedictine College (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $12,000 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $42,600)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU 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/