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Overview |
Benedictine University | UIU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #737 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | uiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $32,589 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $32,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $24,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $25,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | UIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,405 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 890/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | UIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $248 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | UIU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | UIU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | UIU | ||
| 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 UIU based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 3,072 students)
Benedictine University vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or UIU?
- Benedictine University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Benedictine University than Upper Iowa University ($32,700.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Benedictine University ($24,563 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 6.4% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,644 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($25,788 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than UIU (54.2%)
Benedictine University vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or UIU? 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 UIU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Upper Iowa University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $10,700 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $42,100)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than UIU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UIU graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/