Wheeling University vs Benedictine College

Wheeling University and Benedictine College, both rooted in Catholic tradition, offer distinct educational experiences. Wheeling University, nestled in West Virginia, boasts a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Benedictine College, located in Kansas, has a larger student population, providing a more diverse and vibrant campus life. While Wheeling University excels in nursing and education programs, Benedictine College shines in business and engineering fields. Both institutions prioritize student success, reflected in their supportive faculty and various academic resources. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover more about these institutions' acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation outcomes, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Benedictine College	Wheeling University
Overview
Location	Atchison, Kansas	Wheeling, West Virginia
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	98.5%	78.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $100
SAT range	1100 - 1350	950 - 1180
ACT range	22 - 30	17 - 23
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%	20.0%
Students submitting ACT score	56.0%	25.0%
Total number of applicants	2,728	1,277
Total number of admissions given out	2,687	997
Admitted students who chose to enroll	610	151
Yield rate	22.7%	15.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,730	$37,190
Average net price	$27,946	$28,844
Tuition	$31,830	$29,090
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,910 Meal plan: $5,270	Room/dormitory: $5,720 Meal plan: $4,900
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,717	100.0% Average amount $13,244
Students receiving federal student loan	57.0% Average amount $5,113	93.0% Average amount $6,788
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $14,478	13.0% Average amount $12,476

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,202 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%	599 Men 61.9% Women 38.1%
Graduate students	85 Men 55.3% Women 44.7%	101 Men 43.6% Women 56.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.0%	9.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,538	693
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Engineering Education Social Sciences	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.8%	56.5%
Dropout rate	7.3%	2.2%
Transferred out	29.7%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $57,978 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,383 Year 3: $54,526 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $42,194 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,842 Year 2: $36,272 Year 3: $36,478 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,647 Year 2: $32,213 Year 3: $34,741 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,946 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $26,975 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,774 Year 3: N/A Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,212 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,447 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $88,164 Year 2: $91,744 Year 3: $98,657 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,571 Year 2: $59,999 Year 3: $60,661 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,382 Year 2: $54,531 Year 3: $52,347 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,589 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $38,671 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: N/A

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