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Overview |
Benedictine University | KWC | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $236 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 9% |
Students |
Benedictine University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 813 students)
Benedictine University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or KWC?
- Benedictine University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Benedictine University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($32,700.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Benedictine University ($20,735 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 8.9% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,266 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($20,083 vs. $20,036)
Benedictine University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
Benedictine University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or KWC? 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 KWC and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $14,300 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $38,500)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $607 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($22,300 vs. $22,907)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($230 vs. $236)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/