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Overview |
Benedictine University | UIW | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 7,305 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | uiw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | UIW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $32,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $32,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $13,122 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $20,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $24,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | UIW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 9,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 910/1133 | ||
| 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 | UIW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | UIW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $281 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | UIW | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 6% |
Students |
Benedictine University | UIW | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | UIW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. UIW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or UIW?
- Benedictine University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than UIW for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $32,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Benedictine University than University of the Incarnate Word ($32,700.00 vs. $32,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Incarnate Word than Benedictine University ($20,832 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 27.8% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($10,266 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 23.5% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($24,805 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. UIW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or UIW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIW or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Benedictine University (93.1%)
Benedictine University vs. UIW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or UIW? 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 UIW and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $3,200 more per year than UIW graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $49,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,879 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,179)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($230 vs. $281)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/