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Overview |
Benedictine University | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $250 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Hamline University | ||
| 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 Hamline University based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,638 students)
Benedictine University vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Hamline University than Benedictine University ($45,540.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Benedictine University ($23,021 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 9.2% lower than costs at Hamline University ($10,266 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 64.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($33,013 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Benedictine University vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Hamline University? 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 Hamline University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Benedictine University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $1,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,250)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($230 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/