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Overview |
Benedictine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $217 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
Benedictine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 2,989 students)
Benedictine University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Benedictine University is 143.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Benedictine University ($33,432.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Benedictine University ($11,577 vs. $24,570)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 27.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,266 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Benedictine University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 40.3% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($21,484 vs. $15,314)
Benedictine University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
Benedictine University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Benedictine University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,313 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,300)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($217 vs. $230)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/