by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Benedictine U degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Benedictine U measures up.
Benedictine U is ranked #2,176 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Illinois, it ranks #90 of 112 for value.
Among the majors Benedictine U offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Business Administration / Management | #10 of 26 |
| Business Management & Marketing | #10 of 26 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | #10 of 26 |
| Health Services | #68 of 83 |
| Interior Design Management | #177 of 266 |
| Speech Communication | #290 of 396 |
| Accounting / Finance | #341 of 494 |
| Finance | #341 of 494 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #345 of 425 |
| Finance & Financial Management | #346 of 501 |
Read the full Benedictine U value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Benedictine University is ranked #20 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #90 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Benedictine U financial aid page to be sure.
Benedictine University is ranked #2,176 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Benedictine University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Benedictine U costs about $23,262. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $93,050 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $46,050 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,313 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,262 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $93,050 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Benedictine U net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Benedictine U degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $184,200 | — | — |
| All Students | $93,050 | #2,176 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $89,252 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $184,200 | — | — |
| All Students | $93,050 | #90 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $89,252 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Benedictine U shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,282 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,035 |
| $48K–$75K | $23,587 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,639 |
| Over $110K | $28,307 |
About 96% of Benedictine U undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,203 per year. Get more details on the Benedictine U financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Benedictine U cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.