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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Franciscan| University of Iowa | Benedictine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #674 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $28,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $22,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 3,575 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 2,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1117/1310 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Iowa | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Iowa | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Benedictine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 2,465 students)
Iowa vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Benedictine College?
- Benedictine College is 277.1% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Benedictine College than University of Iowa ($34,000.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Benedictine College ($20,121 vs. $28,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 6.7% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($11,820 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine College students is 135.5% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($22,401 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 35 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Benedictine College (76.4%)
Iowa vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or Benedictine College? 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 College and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Benedictine College (71% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $17,200 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $42,600)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/