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Overview |
Benedictine University | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $287 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 9% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,309 students)
Benedictine University vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Walsh College?
- Benedictine University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Benedictine University than Walsh University ($32,700.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Benedictine University ($20,032 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 14% lower than costs at Walsh University ($10,266 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 30.3% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($26,172 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Benedictine University vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Walsh 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 Walsh College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Benedictine University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $45,400)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $5,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,833)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($230 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/