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Overview |
Howard | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Howard | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Howard | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Benedictine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,123 students)
Howard vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Benedictine University?
- Benedictine University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Benedictine University than Howard University ($32,700.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Howard ($25,658 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 54.7% lower than costs at Howard University ($10,266 vs. $15,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Benedictine University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Howard University ($20,083 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Benedictine University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $51,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/