- Benedictine University is a private school while Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Benedictine University has more expensive tuition of $34,290 than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,244).
- Benedictine University has tighter acceptance rate of 62.17% than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (76.01%).
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is larger with 11,107 students than Benedictine University (3,123 students).
| Benedictine University View More Rivals | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale View More Rivals | |
| #125 in National Universities #23 in Illinois | Rankings | #139 in National Universities #16 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lisle, IL | Location | Carbondale, IL |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,290 | Undergraduate | $13,244 |
| $20,258 | Graduate | $14,148 Illinois residents $31,050 out-of-state |
| $19,080 | Financial Aid | $10,767 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 62.17% | Acceptance Rate | 76.01% |
| 12.75% | Yield | 23.05% |
| Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,123 | Total Students | 11,107 |
| 2,042 | Undergraduate | 8,000 |
| 1,081 | Graduate | 3,107 |
| 1,025 | Online Enrollment | 1,883 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 67% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $56,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 522) $6,386 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,492) $6,292 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 | 973 Full-time 216 Part-time |
| 405 Full-time 262 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,436 Full-time 368 Part-time |
| $78,996 for Faculties $61,426 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,974 for Faculties $54,669 Part-time |