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Overview |
Benedictine University | MC | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or MC?
- Benedictine University is 66.4% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Benedictine University than Mississippi College ($32,700.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Benedictine University ($20,874 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 15.1% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,266 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($20,083 vs. $16,904)
Benedictine University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than MC (40%)
Benedictine University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or MC? 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 MC and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Benedictine University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $8,700 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $44,100)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/