Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Franciscan Old Dominion Creighton University BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg Missouri University of Science and Technology Rockhurst CNU McDaniel College| Benedictine College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Benedictine College | VWC | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | vwc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Benedictine College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $36,010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | VWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1190/1365 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Benedictine College | VWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Benedictine College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | VWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Benedictine College | VWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 16% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine College is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,362 students vs. 1,538 students)
Benedictine College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at VWC than Benedictine College ($36,010.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Benedictine College ($23,046 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 4.6% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($11,070 vs. $11,580)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 31.9% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($27,568 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Benedictine College (1129) is 147 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Benedictine College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than VWC (81.4%)
Benedictine College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or VWC? 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 VWC and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Benedictine College earn on average $900 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Benedictine College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Benedictine College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/