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Overview |
Benedictine University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 2,169 students)
Benedictine University vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 7% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at University of Mount Union than Benedictine University ($35,000.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Benedictine University ($22,835 vs. $24,570)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 12% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($10,266 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 11.9% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($24,047 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Benedictine University (77.2%)
Benedictine University vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Benedictine University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $4,600 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,200)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/