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Overview |
Benedictine University | UNI | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $213 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | UNI | ||
| 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
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or UNI?
- Benedictine University is 303.2% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Benedictine University than University of Northern Iowa ($32,700.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Benedictine University ($15,782 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 9.9% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,343 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than University of Northern Iowa (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 213.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($20,083 vs. $6,412)
Benedictine University vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Benedictine University (93.1%)
Benedictine University vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or UNI? 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 UNI and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Benedictine University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $5,100 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $22,300)
- UNI graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($213 vs. $230)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/