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Overview |
UHart | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UHart | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UHart | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
UHart | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
UHart | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UHart | 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
- University of Hartford is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 3,123 students)
UHart vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Benedictine University?
- University of Hartford is 31% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at UHart than Benedictine University ($42,851.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than UHart ($25,658 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 31.6% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($10,266 vs. $13,512)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford as Benedictine University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 45.6% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($29,250 vs. $20,083)
UHart vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or UHart .
- Accepted freshman UHart students have at the same average high school GPA (3.26) as students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than UHart (82.8%)
UHart vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than Benedictine University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $3,200 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $49,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/