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Overview |
Benedictine College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 2,362 students)
Benedictine College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Benedictine College is 215% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($32,920.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Benedictine College than University of Missouri Columbia ($32,920.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Benedictine College ($19,889 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 6.3% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($10,890 vs. $11,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine College students is 81.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($20,907 vs. $11,545)
Benedictine College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 74 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Benedictine College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Benedictine College (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $11,600 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $42,600)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/