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ISU Franciscan Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee| Illinois Wesleyan University | Benedictine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,362 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $32,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $32,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $30,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $20,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,895 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 |
IWU | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 83% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Benedictine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,362 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Benedictine College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 62.8% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at IWU than Benedictine College ($53,610.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine College than IWU ($30,067 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 7.2% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,580 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Benedictine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 75.1% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($36,614 vs. $20,907)
IWU vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 120 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Benedictine 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 Benedictine College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Benedictine College (82% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $42,600)
- Benedictine College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine College and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/