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Overview |
Benedictine University | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 16% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Augsburg College | ||
| 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 3,088 students)
Benedictine University vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Augsburg College than Benedictine University ($41,284.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Benedictine University ($25,409 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 12.6% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($10,266 vs. $11,559)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 60.7% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($32,266 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Augsburg College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Benedictine University vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Augsburg 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 Augsburg College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Benedictine University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $800 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $52,000)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Augsburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/