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Overview |
Benedictine University | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 2,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $27,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $15,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 1,958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 1,536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Immaculata 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 Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 2,407 students)
Benedictine University vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Immaculata University?
- Benedictine University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Benedictine University than Immaculata University ($32,700.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Immaculata University ($24,570 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 25.4% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($10,266 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 37.7% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($21,484 vs. $15,598)
Benedictine University vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Immaculata University has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Benedictine University (77.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Benedictine University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Immaculata University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/