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Overview |
Benedictine University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 2,152 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $36,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $36,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $27,019 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $22,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 3,551 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 2,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 2,152 students)
Benedictine University vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($36,166.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Elizabethtown College than Benedictine University ($36,166.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Elizabethtown College ($24,570 vs. $27,019)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 26.2% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($10,266 vs. $12,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($22,312 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Elizabethtown College (76.8%)
Benedictine University vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Benedictine University (79% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $51,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/