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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $286 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,324 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Cedar Crest College?
- College of Saint Benedict is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Saint Benedict than Cedar Crest College ($50,950.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Saint Benedict ($23,500 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 6.7% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,922 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 14.9% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($37,252 vs. $32,415)
Saint Benedict vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 150 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Saint Benedict vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Cedar Crest College (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $5,900 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $47,800)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $1,407 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,750)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($272 vs. $286)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/