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Overview |
Benedictine University | HPU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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 | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $231 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or HPU?
- High Point University is 12% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at HPU than Benedictine University ($36,636.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than HPU ($25,658 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 61% lower than costs at High Point University ($10,266 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than High Point University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 6.1% larger than aid received High Point University ($20,083 vs. $18,930)
Benedictine University vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman HPU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than HPU (78.9%)
Benedictine University vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or HPU? 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 HPU and Benedictine University.
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $10,800 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $42,000)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $121 lower median federal student loan debt than HPU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $22,421)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than HPU graduates. ($230 vs. $231)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/