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Overview |
Benedictine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $261 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Benedictine University ($49,886.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($25,658 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 35.2% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($10,266 vs. $13,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University as Saint Edward's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 93.1% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($38,787 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
Benedictine University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Benedictine University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,971 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,271)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($230 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/