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Overview |
Benedictine University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $49,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $49,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $24,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $38,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 2,447 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 1,793 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1098/1318 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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 Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 1,463 students)
Benedictine University vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 51.8% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Luther- Norse than Benedictine University ($49,650.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Luther- Norse ($24,570 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 8.9% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,266 vs. $11,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 77.1% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($38,042 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Benedictine University vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Benedictine University (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $50,000)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/