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Overview |
Benedictine University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #473 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 868/1052 | ||
| 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 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 15% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,147 students)
Benedictine University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Benedictine University is 5% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Benedictine University than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($32,700.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Benedictine University ($17,358 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 10.6% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($10,266 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 31.6% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($26,438 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Benedictine University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $32,300)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,999)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/