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Overview |
Benedictine University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 2,499 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #341 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $45,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $45,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $25,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $36,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 5,422 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 3,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 2,499 students)
Benedictine University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Benedictine University ($45,660.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Mount St. Mary's University ($24,570 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 43.7% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($10,266 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 70.5% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($36,632 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Benedictine University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Benedictine University (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/