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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Benedict | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $240 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 23% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| 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
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- College of Saint Benedict is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Saint Benedict than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($50,950.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Saint Benedict ($22,843 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 16.7% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($10,220 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 23.8% larger than aid received Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($37,252 vs. $30,091)
Saint Benedict vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 72 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
Saint Benedict vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (81% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $5,300 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,343)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($240 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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/