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Lisle, IL · Wheaton, IL
| Benedictine University | Wheaton College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,313/yr | $26,975/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,168/yr | $20,001/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,500 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,869/yr | $18,587/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,628/yr | $20,553/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,517/yr | $24,176/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,454/yr | $33,435/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $239/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,850/yr | $13,010/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,944/yr | $12,868/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,976/yr | $936/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,622/yr | $2,560/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $46,713/yr | $59,263/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,940/yr | $45,546/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $35,940/yr | $45,546/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 39% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 46% | 43% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 95% | 87% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1260–1470 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1380 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 28–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 27–34 · Math 25–31 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,788 | 1,866 |
| Students accepted | 2,153 | 1,679 |
| Students who enrolled | 354 | 553 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 33% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 0% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | 19% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 50% | 85% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 93% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $63,446/yr | $63,756/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,888–$87,863 | $38,482–$91,183 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 88% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 87% |
| Black students graduating | 33% | 64% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 31% | 79% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,222/yr | $50,270/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 39% | 76% |
| Pell students who graduate | 43% | 84% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 82% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 86% |
| Students who transfer out | 0.4% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $57,984/yr | $58,108/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 27% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 20% · Psychology 13% | Social Sciences 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 27% of degrees | Social Sciences — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 13% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | English Language & Literature — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $101,583/yr | Computer Science — $81,470/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 23% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,942 | 2,121 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 945 | 724 |
| Average professor pay | $8,516/mo | $10,473/mo |
| Full-time professors | 35% | 63% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $47,021 | $89,742 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Lisle, IL | Wheaton, IL |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1887 | 1860 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Men | 52% | 46% |
| Women | 48% | 54% |
| White students | 39% | 67% |
| Black students | 9.7% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 21% | 8.7% |
| Asian students | 21% | 8.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 34% | No data reported |
| Part-time students | 6.6% | 1.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.4% | 0.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,813/yr | $18,388/yr |
| Endowment | $34.7M | $610.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 498 | 2,116 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,753/yr | $7,280/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,951/yr | $5,110/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 18 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Undenominational |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 683 | 502 |
| Athletic scholarships | $993,522 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $5.7M | $6.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.8M | $6.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $25,170 | $144,671 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.