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Overview |
Benedictine University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 1,576 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $43,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $43,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $23,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $32,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 1,563 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 1,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1110/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Meredith | ||
| 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 1,576 students)
Benedictine University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 34% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Meredith than Benedictine University ($43,816.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Benedictine University ($23,405 vs. $24,570)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 25.9% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,266 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Benedictine University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 49.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($32,095 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Meredith 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 (77.2%) than Meredith (74.7%)
Benedictine University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Meredith? 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 Meredith and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Benedictine University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $40,000)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Meredith 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/