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Overview |
Benedictine University | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 7% |
Students |
Benedictine University | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | La Salle University | ||
| 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
- La Salle University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or La Salle University?
- Benedictine University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Benedictine University than La Salle University ($32,700.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Benedictine University ($17,552 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 41.7% lower than costs at La Salle University ($10,266 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 44.5% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($29,025 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Benedictine University (93.1%)
Benedictine University vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Benedictine University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/