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Overview |
EIU | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EIU | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 |
EIU | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $230 |
Diversity |
EIU | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
EIU | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 30% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Benedictine University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 3,123 students)
EIU vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Benedictine University?
- Benedictine University is 236.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.4% higher at Benedictine University than Eastern Illinois University ($32,700.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Benedictine University ($13,380 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 5.3% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,266 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 70.6% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($20,083 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Benedictine University? 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 Benedictine University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Benedictine University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $9,300 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $43,500)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $23,650)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($230 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/