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Overview |
Benedictine University | Wabash College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Crawfordsville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | wabash.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Wabash College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $46,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $22,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $37,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Wabash College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,914 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1122/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Wabash College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Wabash College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Wabash College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Wabash College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Wabash College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 835 students)
Benedictine University vs. Wabash College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Wabash College?
- Wabash College is 42.5% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Wabash College than Benedictine University ($46,600.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wabash College than Benedictine University ($22,976 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 21.8% lower than costs at Wabash College ($10,266 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 84.8% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($37,119 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Wabash College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Wabash College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wabash College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Wabash College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Benedictine University vs. Wabash College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Wabash 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 Wabash College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than Benedictine University (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Wabash College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/