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Overview |
Benedictine University | Drake | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 4,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $47,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $47,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $30,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $31,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 8,621 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 5,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Drake | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drake University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Drake?
- Drake University is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Drake than Benedictine University ($47,564.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Drake ($25,658 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 12.7% lower than costs at Drake University ($10,266 vs. $11,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 55.7% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($31,274 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Drake (67.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Drake? 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 Drake and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Benedictine University (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/