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University of St Thomas Wisconsin Carroll University Saint John's UWM Marquette University SNC Carthage University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Madison College Viterbo UW-Platteville| College of Saint Benedict | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Benedict | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $263 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | Edgewood 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
- Edgewood College is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Edgewood College?
- College of Saint Benedict is 51.9% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at Saint Benedict than Edgewood College ($50,950.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than Saint Benedict ($28,189 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 1.7% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($11,922 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 91.8% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($37,252 vs. $19,418)
Saint Benedict vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 68 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
Saint Benedict vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Edgewood College (81% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $7,700 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $843 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,343)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($263 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/