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Overview |
Benedictine University | JCU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $278 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,922 students)
Benedictine University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at JCU than Benedictine University ($45,490.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than JCU ($25,658 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 28.6% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,266 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 51.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($30,415 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman JCU 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 (93.1%) than JCU (82.4%)
Benedictine University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or JCU? 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 JCU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Benedictine University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,639 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,939)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($230 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/