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University of St Thomas MSU Billings Saint John's C of I BYU-I Carroll College St. Mary's College| College of Saint Benedict | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | RMC | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 970/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Benedict | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Benedict is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,054 students)
Saint Benedict vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or RMC?
- College of Saint Benedict is 62.6% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Saint Benedict than Rocky Mountain College ($50,950.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Saint Benedict ($19,353 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 30.7% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($9,120 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 61.5% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($37,252 vs. $23,062)
Saint Benedict vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 81 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at RMC (3.42)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than RMC (75.2%)
Saint Benedict vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or RMC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between RMC and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Rocky Mountain College (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $6,900 more per year than RMC graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $46,800)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $343 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,343)
- RMC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/