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Overview |
Benedictine University | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or IU Northwest?
- Benedictine University is 349.5% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Benedictine University than Indiana University Northwest ($32,700.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Benedictine University ($6,553 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 9.1% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,412 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Indiana University Northwest (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 129.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($20,083 vs. $8,754)
Benedictine University vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
Benedictine University vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (49% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $13,300 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $39,500)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,730 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,030)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest 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/