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Overview |
Benedictine University | Earlham | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 677 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | earlham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Earlham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $49,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $49,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $25,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $37,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Earlham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Earlham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Earlham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Earlham | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Earlham | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Earlham | ||
| 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 677 students)
Benedictine University vs. Earlham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Earlham?
- Earlham College is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Earlham than Benedictine University ($49,218.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Earlham ($25,658 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 21.3% lower than costs at Earlham College ($10,266 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 85.7% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($37,303 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Earlham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Earlham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Earlham or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Earlham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Earlham? 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 Earlham and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Benedictine University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $39,100)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/