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Overview |
Benedictine University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,332 students)
Benedictine University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Stritch than Benedictine University ($34,744.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Benedictine University ($20,002 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 15.3% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($8,900 vs. $10,266)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University as Cardinal Stritch University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($28,670 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Stritch (92.6%)
Benedictine University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Benedictine University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $300 more per year than Stritch graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $52,500)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/