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Overview |
Benedictine University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $194 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Benedictine University is 239% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Benedictine University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($32,700.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Benedictine University ($11,733 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,266 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 41.7% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($20,083 vs. $14,175)
Benedictine University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
Benedictine University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Benedictine University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,507 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,300)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($194 vs. $230)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/