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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Linfield | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Benedict | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 13% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | Linfield | ||
| 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
- Linfield University is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Linfield?
- College of Saint Benedict is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Linfield for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $46,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Saint Benedict than Linfield University ($50,950.00 vs. $46,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Benedict than Linfield ($28,746 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 14.1% lower than costs at Linfield University ($11,922 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 25.2% larger than aid received Linfield University ($37,252 vs. $29,744)
Saint Benedict vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 57 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Linfield (3.71)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
Saint Benedict vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or Linfield? 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 Linfield and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Linfield University (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Saint Benedict graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $53,700)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $1,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,343)
- Linfield graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($258 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Linfield 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/