Benedictine University vs. Aurora University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

  • Both Benedictine University and Aurora University are private.
  • Both schools are located in Illinois.
  • Benedictine University has more expensive tuition of $34,290 than Aurora University ($28,220).
  • Benedictine University has tighter acceptance rate of 62.17% than Aurora University (87.32%).
  • Aurora University is larger with 5,918 students than Benedictine University (3,123 students).
Benedictine University
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#125 in National Universities
#23 in Illinois
Rankings#15 in Illinois
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Lisle, ILLocationAurora, IL
Known as
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$34,290Undergraduate$28,220
$20,258Graduate$15,363
$19,080Financial Aid$16,169
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$40 graduate
Application Fee
62.17%Acceptance Rate87.32%
12.75%Yield29.97%
Test Scores1,080 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
3,123Total Students5,918
2,042Undergraduate4,048
1,081Graduate1,870
1,025Online Enrollment1,615
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
53%Graduation Rate59%
Transfer-out Rate
67%Retention Rate73%
$56,400Average Earning after Graduation$46,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 522)
$6,386 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757)
$7,090 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (99 meals per week)
$5,770 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
141 Full-time
240 Part-time
Number of Faculties132 Full-time
399 Part-time
405 Full-time
262 Part-time
Number of Staffs411 Full-time
455 Part-time
$78,996 for Faculties
$61,426 Part-time
Average Salary$74,198 for Faculties
$75,441 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023