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Overview |
Benedictine University | WMU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $275 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 2,989 students)
Benedictine University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or WMU?
- Benedictine University is 115.2% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at Benedictine University than Western Michigan University ($32,700.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Benedictine University ($20,183 vs. $24,570)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 14.1% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,266 vs. $11,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Western Michigan University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 161.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($21,484 vs. $8,217)
Benedictine University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Benedictine University (77.2%)
Benedictine University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or WMU? 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 WMU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Benedictine University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $3,900 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,900)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,333 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,633)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($230 vs. $275)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/