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Overview |
Benedictine University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Susquahanna | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 2,247 students)
Benedictine University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 73.1% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Susquahanna than Benedictine University ($56,600.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Susquahanna ($24,570 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 52.9% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($10,266 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Benedictine University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 110.9% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($45,318 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Benedictine University (77.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Benedictine University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna 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/