Benedictine vs. Northwestern |
#263 in National Universities #27 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$34,290 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,997 |
cheaper$20,258 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,871 |
Less$19,080 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,533 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
Easier93.12% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter7.21% |
Lower16.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable55.16% |
High School GPA High School Rank Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller3,123 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,161 |
Smaller2,042 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,993 |
Smaller1,081 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,168 |
Smaller1,025 | Online Student Population | Larger1,123 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 522) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,570) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
381 | Number of faculties | 2,665 |
Lower$81,081 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$168,344 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.