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University of St Thomas NDSU Saint John's Minnesota Inver Hills Community College Franciscan St. Mary's College| College of Saint Benedict | University of Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Umary | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 3,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | umary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Umary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $18,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $18,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $18,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $13,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Umary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,499 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1096/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Saint Benedict | Umary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Umary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $232 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Umary | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Umary | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | Umary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (3,652 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Umary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Umary?
- College of Saint Benedict is 172.3% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.3% higher at Saint Benedict than University of Mary ($50,950.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Saint Benedict ($18,369 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 45% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($8,220 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as University of Mary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 178.6% larger than aid received University of Mary ($37,252 vs. $13,371)
Saint Benedict vs. Umary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Umary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Umary or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 52 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Umary (81.4%)
Saint Benedict vs. Umary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or Umary? 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 Umary and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than University of Mary (81% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $1,800 more per year than Umary graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $51,900)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $3,843 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,343)
- Umary graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($232 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/