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Overview |
Benedictine University | Illinois | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Champaign, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 56,916 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #106 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | illinois.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $12,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $30,446 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $14,544 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 54% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 63,257 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 28,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1320/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $66,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Illinois?
- Benedictine University is 162.1% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Benedictine University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($32,700.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Benedictine University ($14,544 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 23.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($10,266 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 21.3% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($20,083 vs. $16,552)
Benedictine University vs. Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Benedictine University vs. Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Illinois? 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 Illinois and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Benedictine University (82% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $13,700 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $52,800)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $1,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,300)
- Illinois graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/