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Overview |
Stetson University | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 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 |
Stetson University | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Stetson University | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | 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
- Stetson University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 3,123 students)
Stetson University vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Benedictine University?
- Stetson University is 58.9% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at Stetson University than Benedictine University ($51,960.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Stetson University ($25,658 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 48.9% lower than costs at Stetson University ($10,266 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 109.9% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($42,150 vs. $20,083)
Stetson University vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Benedictine University (93.1%)
Stetson University vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Benedictine University (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $45,400)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/