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Overview |
Benedictine University | Valpo | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Valpo | ||
| 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,958 students)
Benedictine University vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Valpo than Benedictine University ($43,400.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Benedictine University ($22,755 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 28.4% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,266 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 72.8% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($34,706 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Benedictine University (93.1%)
Benedictine University vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Benedictine University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/