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Benedictine University

Private nonprofit Lisle, IL · Suburban · Great Lakes · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
51%
Graduation Rate
$63,446
Earnings (10yr)
$22,313
Net Price
95%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Benedictine University has a 95% acceptance rate, making it an accessible option for many students. This high acceptance rate means that a wide range of applicants can find a place at the university, creating a diverse student body.

According to Opportunity Insights data, specific mobility metrics for Benedictine University are not available. However, the university's focus on programs like Business, Biology, and Health Professions suggests a commitment to preparing students for careers with potential for upward economic mobility.

The average net price for attending is $22,313, and graduates report earnings of around $63,446 within ten years of completing their degree. With median debt at $22,500, students here can expect a manageable financial commitment relative to their potential earnings. This environment is well-suited for students interested in practical programs with clear career pathways.

Rankings

How Benedictine Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation51%Earnings 10yr$63KNet Price$22KRetention66%Median Debt$23KPell Grant Rate39%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$20K$0-30K$18K$30-48K$19K$48-75K$27K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%294.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3792.1%MOBILITY111.48%

Cost & Financial Aid

$35,940
In-State Tuition
$35,940
Out-of-State
$22,313
Avg Net Price
$22,500
Median Debt
39%
Pell Grant Rate
46%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$20,168
Family Income $0–$30K
$17,869
Family Income $30K–$48K
$18,628
Family Income $48K–$75K
$27,454
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$50,222
6 Years After Entry
$57,984
8 Years
$63,446
10 Years
0.35x
Debt-to-Earnings
70%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$50,222 6yr $57,984 8yr $63,446 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

111.48%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3792.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
294.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$104,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.70
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.2%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 95%
Retention Rate 66%
ACT Midpoint 24
Full-Time Faculty 35%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,516
Diversity Index 0.75
First-Gen Students 34%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 31%
Biology & Biomedical 21%
Health Professions 11%
Psychology 10%
Social Sciences 5%
Communications 3%
Computer Science & IT 2%
Education 2%