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Overview |
Benedictine College | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine College | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine College | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | WUSTL | ||
| 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
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 2,362 students)
Benedictine College vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 80.5% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at WUSTL than Benedictine College ($59,420.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Benedictine College ($23,432 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 59.5% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($11,580 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 178.3% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($58,188 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 340 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
Benedictine College vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Benedictine College (93% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $40,200 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $42,600)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($19,900 vs. $27,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/