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Overview |
Benedictine University | St. Mary's College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | saintmarys.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | St. Mary's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $48,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $48,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $13,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $27,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $36,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | St. Mary's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,260 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1100/1328 | ||
| 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. Mary's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | St. Mary's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | St. Mary's College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | St. Mary's College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | St. Mary's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,519 students)
Benedictine University vs. St. Mary's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or St. Mary's College?
- Saint Mary's College is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($48,880.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at St. Mary's College than Benedictine University ($48,880.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than St. Mary's College ($25,658 vs. $27,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 32.3% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($10,266 vs. $13,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 79.8% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($36,112 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. St. Mary's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or St. Mary's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than St. Mary's College (83.9%)
Benedictine University vs. St. Mary's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than Benedictine University (79% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $1,700 more per year than St. Mary's College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $51,100)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/