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Overview |
Benedictine University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 1,835 students)
Benedictine University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($34,820.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Roanoke College than Benedictine University ($34,820.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Roanoke College ($24,570 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 49.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($10,266 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 22.6% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($26,341 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Benedictine University (77.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Benedictine University (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $51,200)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/