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University of St Thomas OU Minnesota Doane University Saint John's Crown College GCU PLNU St. Mary's College| College of Saint Benedict | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1000/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Benedict | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $261 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Concordia University-Seward?
- College of Saint Benedict is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Saint Benedict than Concordia University Seward ($50,950.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Saint Benedict ($23,067 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 18.6% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($10,050 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 42.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($37,252 vs. $26,141)
Saint Benedict vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 42 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
Saint Benedict vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or Concordia University-Seward? 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 Concordia University-Seward and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Concordia University Seward (81% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $12,700 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,343)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($261 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/