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Overview |
Benedictine University | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Viterbo | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,456 students)
Benedictine University vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Viterbo?
- Benedictine University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Benedictine University than Viterbo University ($32,700.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Benedictine University ($23,257 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 0.1% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($10,260 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($20,567 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Benedictine University vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is the same as at Viterbo University (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $44,300)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/