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Overview |
Benedictine University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Xavier than Benedictine University ($44,770.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Xavier ($25,658 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 34.6% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,266 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 38.9% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($27,897 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Benedictine University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Benedictine University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Xavier 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/