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Overview |
Benedictine University | WSU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $230 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
Benedictine University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or WSU?
- Benedictine University is 152.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Benedictine University than Wayne State University ($32,700.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Benedictine University ($15,347 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 10.3% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,266 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Wayne State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 89.4% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($20,083 vs. $10,605)
Benedictine University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than WSU (75.3%)
Benedictine University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or WSU? 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 WSU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Wayne State University (49% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $1,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $42 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $22,300)
- Wayne State University and Benedictine University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($230 vs. $230)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/