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Overview |
Benedictine University | IWU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Bloomington, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #144 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | iwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $53,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $53,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $30,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $36,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 4,408 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 42.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1120/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Benedictine University | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $60,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | IWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,527 students)
Benedictine University vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or IWU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 63.9% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at IWU than Benedictine University ($53,610.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than IWU ($25,658 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 21% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,266 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 82.3% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($36,614 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
Benedictine University vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or IWU? 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 IWU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Benedictine University (82% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/