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Overview |
Benedictine University | UE | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | UE | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 6% |
Students |
Benedictine University | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,017 students)
Benedictine University vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or UE?
- University of Evansville is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at UE than Benedictine University ($40,100.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Benedictine University ($19,301 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 34.8% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,266 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 69.6% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($34,067 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than UE (76.3%)
Benedictine University vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or UE? 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 UE and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Benedictine University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,800 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,000)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/