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Overview |
Benedictine University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 6% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 2,836 students)
Benedictine University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Salve Regina University than Benedictine University ($47,180.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Salve Regina University ($24,570 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 70.5% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($10,266 vs. $17,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($29,790 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
Benedictine University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Benedictine University (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/