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Carroll University Loras College University of St Thomas Wisconsin Marquette University Saint John's Edgewood College St. Mary's College Augustana WLC Stritch| College of Saint Benedict | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | SNC | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Norbert College is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,882 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or SNC?
- College of Saint Benedict is 20.4% more expensive to attend than SNC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $42,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Saint Benedict than Saint Norbert College ($50,950.00 vs. $42,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Norbert College than Saint Benedict ($26,983 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 2.3% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,922 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 30.1% larger than aid received Saint Norbert College ($37,252 vs. $28,627)
Saint Benedict vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 7 points higher than at Saint Benedict (1118)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at SNC (3.57)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than SNC (83.6%)
Saint Benedict vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or SNC? 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 SNC and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Saint Norbert College (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $2,800 more per year than SNC graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $50,900)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/