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Overview |
Benedictine University | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $238 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or IUPUI?
- Benedictine University is 264.5% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Benedictine University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($32,700.00 vs. $31,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Benedictine University ($11,462 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 9.6% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,266 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 64.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($20,083 vs. $12,201)
Benedictine University vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
Benedictine University vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $4,200 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $790 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($22,300 vs. $23,090)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($230 vs. $238)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/