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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | Otterbein University | ||
| 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Otterbein University?
- College of Saint Benedict is 50.6% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Saint Benedict than Otterbein University ($50,950.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Saint Benedict ($22,661 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 0.6% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,922 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 54.8% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($37,252 vs. $24,060)
Saint Benedict vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 2 points higher than at Saint Benedict (1118)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Saint Benedict vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Otterbein University (81% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $8,900 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $44,800)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/