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Overview |
Benedictine University | CMU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | CMU | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or CMU?
- Benedictine University is 147.7% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.7% higher at Benedictine University than Central Michigan University ($32,700.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Benedictine University ($15,605 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 9.6% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,266 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Central Michigan University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 77.5% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($20,083 vs. $11,314)
Benedictine University vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than CMU (78.9%)
Benedictine University vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or CMU? 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 CMU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Benedictine University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $8,300 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $44,500)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/