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Overview |
Benedictine University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,299 students)
Benedictine University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Wittenberg University than Benedictine University ($42,260.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Benedictine University ($22,912 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 9.9% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,266 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 62.5% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($32,632 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Benedictine University (93.1%)
Benedictine University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Benedictine University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,300)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/