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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Benedict | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,688 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- College of Saint Benedict is 31% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Saint Benedict than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($50,950.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Saint Benedict ($25,201 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 4.8% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($11,374 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 40.5% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($37,252 vs. $26,523)
Saint Benedict vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 3 points higher than at Saint Benedict (1118)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (3.7)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Saint Benedict vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or Nebraska Wesleyan University? 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $1,900 more per year than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $51,800)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,343)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/