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Overview |
Benedictine University | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #654 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $46,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $46,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $23,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $36,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Wartburg College | ||
| 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 Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,444 students)
Benedictine University vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Wartburg College than Benedictine University ($46,740.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wartburg College than Benedictine University ($23,683 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 0.1% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($10,266 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Wartburg College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 80% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($36,157 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Wartburg College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Benedictine University (93.1%)
Benedictine University vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Wartburg 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 Wartburg College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than Benedictine University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Wartburg College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,100)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/