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University of St Thomas Penn State Harrisburg Notre Dame College Saint John's St. Joe's St. Mary's College| College of Saint Benedict | King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Kings College | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | Kings 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
- King's College is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Kings College?
- College of Saint Benedict is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Saint Benedict than King's College ($50,950.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Saint Benedict ($25,869 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 22.9% lower than costs at King's College ($11,922 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 26.9% larger than aid received King's College ($37,252 vs. $29,352)
Saint Benedict vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Saint Benedict .
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
Saint Benedict vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or Kings 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 Kings College and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than King's College (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $500 more per year than Saint Benedict graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $53,700)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/