- Both Benedictine University and Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- IWU has more expensive tuition of $55,704 than Benedictine University ($34,290).
- IWU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.86% than Benedictine University (62.17%).
- Benedictine University is larger with 3,123 students than IWU (1,527 students).
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| #125 in National Universities #23 in Illinois | Rankings | #37 in Liberal Arts Colleges #9 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lisle, IL | Location | Bloomington, IL |
| Known as | IWU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,290 | Undergraduate | $55,704 |
| $20,258 | Graduate | |
| $19,080 | Financial Aid | $34,689 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 62.17% | Acceptance Rate | 60.86% |
| 12.75% | Yield | 16.80% |
| Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,123 | Total Students | 1,527 |
| 2,042 | Undergraduate | 1,527 |
| 1,081 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,025 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 79% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 67% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $56,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 522) $6,386 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,308) $7,774 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 141 Full-time 240 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 119 Full-time 75 Part-time |
| 405 Full-time 262 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 395 Full-time 87 Part-time |
| $78,996 for Faculties $61,426 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,079 for Faculties $57,400 Part-time |