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Overview |
Benedictine University | Quincy University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Quincy, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #635 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | quincy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Quincy University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $11,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $31,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Quincy University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,760 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Quincy University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Quincy University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $232 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Quincy University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 10% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Quincy University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Quincy 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 Quincy University based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,307 students)
Benedictine University vs. Quincy University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Quincy University?
- Benedictine University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Benedictine University than Quincy University ($32,700.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Benedictine University ($11,985 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 11.4% lower than costs at Quincy University ($10,266 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 54.6% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($31,052 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Quincy University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Quincy University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quincy University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Quincy University (61.7%)
Benedictine University vs. Quincy University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Quincy 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 Quincy University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Quincy University is higher than Benedictine University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $45,500)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Quincy University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $22,500)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Quincy University graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Quincy University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/