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UH at Manoa BYU University of St Thomas BYU-I Hawaii Pacific University Saint John's St. Mary's College Stanford| College of Saint Benedict | Brigham Young University Hawaii | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | BYUH | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $6,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $6,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $8,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $15,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $5,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 34.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 67.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1023/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Benedict | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $90 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | BYUH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or BYUH?
- College of Saint Benedict is 715.2% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 715.2% higher at Saint Benedict than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($50,950.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Saint Benedict ($15,835 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 35% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($8,828 vs. $11,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 574.5% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($37,252 vs. $5,523)
Saint Benedict vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 20 points higher than at BYUH (1098)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BYUH (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at BYUH (3.47)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than BYUH (34.2%)
Saint Benedict vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (81% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $5,400 more per year than BYUH graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $48,300)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $17,584 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($8,759 vs. $26,343)
- BYUH graduates are paying $182 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($90 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYUH students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/