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University of St Thomas Franciscan Nova FGCU UT BAC Saint John's Florida Southern Flagler OSU Colorado State St. Mary's College| College of Saint Benedict | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | AMU | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $231 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Benedict is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,310 students)
Saint Benedict vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or AMU?
- College of Saint Benedict is 102.4% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.4% higher at Saint Benedict than Ave Maria University ($50,950.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Saint Benedict ($21,078 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 12.4% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,922 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 74.6% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($37,252 vs. $21,341)
Saint Benedict vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 20 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than AMU (44.2%)
Saint Benedict vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or AMU? 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 AMU and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Ave Maria University (81% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $3,915 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($22,428 vs. $26,343)
- AMU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($231 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/