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Overview |
Benedictine University | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Western New England University than Benedictine University ($41,750.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Western New England University ($25,658 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 42.9% lower than costs at Western New England University ($10,266 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($24,781 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Western New England University (88%)
Benedictine University vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Benedictine University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/