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Overview |
Benedictine University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 54.8% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Benedictine University ($50,624.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Widener University-Main Campus ($25,658 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 48.1% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($10,266 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Widener University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 61.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($32,412 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Benedictine University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Benedictine University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $6,700 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus 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/