Saint Benedict vs. NDSU

Comparable Facts

Compare College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph, MN with North Dakota State University Main Campus in Fargo, ND on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 1,429 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• College of Saint Benedict is located in Saint Joseph, MN (Small Suburban setting); North Dakota State University Main Campus is in Fargo, ND (Midsize City setting).
• College of Saint Benedict is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: College of Saint Benedict 11:1; North Dakota State University Main Campus 19:1.

Saint Benedict vs. NDSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or NDSU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Saint Benedict ($15,596 vs. $28,400).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 20.9% lower than at College of Saint Benedict ($9,928 vs. $12,550).
• College of Saint Benedict is 401.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than NDSU (about $44,646 more per year; $55,756.00 vs. $11,110.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 253.7% higher at Saint Benedict than at North Dakota State University Main Campus (about $39,992 more per year; $55,756.00 vs. $15,764.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than at North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 81%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 524.9% larger than aid received by North Dakota State University Main Campus students ($40,048 vs. $6,409).

Saint Benedict vs. NDSU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or NDSU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NDSU and Saint Benedict.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at College of Saint Benedict (1140) is 50 points higher than at NDSU (1090).
• Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 22 at NDSU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: College of Saint Benedict 1048/1233; North Dakota State University Main Campus 968/1216.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: College of Saint Benedict 20/27; North Dakota State University Main Campus 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Saint Benedict - Test optional; NDSU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: NDSU Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at NDSU (3.53).
• NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Saint Benedict (91.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.6% at Saint Benedict vs. 32% at NDSU.

Saint Benedict vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Saint Benedict and NDSU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• College of Saint Benedict's six-year graduation rate (81%) is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus's (54%).
• Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn a median of about $100 more per year than NDSU graduates about ten years after starting college ($53,700 vs. $53,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates have a $3,043 lower median loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates ($23,300 vs. $26,343).
• Among borrowers, NDSU graduates have an estimated $32 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Saint Benedict graduates ($240 vs. $272).
• More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDSU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.