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Overview |
UIC | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 99% |
Admission |
UIC | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $230 |
Diversity |
UIC | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
UIC | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Benedictine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 3,123 students)
UIC vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Benedictine University?
- Benedictine University is 198.1% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Benedictine University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($32,700.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Benedictine University ($10,384 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 40.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,266 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than University of Illinois at Chicago (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 45.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($20,083 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or UIC .
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Benedictine 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 Benedictine University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Benedictine University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $9,100 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,800)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,300)
- UIC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($193 vs. $230)
- More UIC 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/