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Overview |
Benedictine University | BSU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 University | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | BSU | ||
| 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
- Ball State University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or BSU?
- Benedictine University is 287.7% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Benedictine University than Ball State University ($32,700.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Benedictine University ($12,615 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 6.2% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,266 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Ball State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 75.9% larger than aid received Ball State University ($20,083 vs. $11,418)
Benedictine University vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than BSU (68.9%)
Benedictine University vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or BSU? 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 BSU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Benedictine University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $10,300 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $42,500)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/