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Overview |
Benedictine University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 2,078 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #272 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $45,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $45,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $16,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $35,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $30,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 4,165 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 3,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 25/27 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 9% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 2,078 students)
Benedictine University vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($45,360.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Saint Anselm College than Benedictine University ($45,360.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Saint Anselm College ($24,570 vs. $35,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 60.9% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($10,266 vs. $16,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 39.7% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($30,009 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Anselm College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Benedictine University (77.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Benedictine University (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/