Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Elmhurst College North Central College UIC Lewis University Northern Illinois Memphis Aurora University University of St Francis Dominican Bradley Purdue Calumet| Benedictine University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Benedictine University | CBU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | cbu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Benedictine University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $37,300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | CBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | CBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Benedictine University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | CBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 6% |
Students |
Benedictine University | CBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 2,043 students)
Benedictine University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at CBU than Benedictine University ($37,300.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Benedictine University ($17,068 vs. $24,570)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 4.5% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($10,266 vs. $10,731)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 35.3% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($29,076 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Benedictine University (77.2%)
Benedictine University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or CBU? 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 CBU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Benedictine University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $2,200 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $50,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/