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University of St Thomas Saint John's UVA Roanoke College St. Mary's College| College of Saint Benedict | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | SVU | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $244 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Benedict is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,053 students)
Saint Benedict vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or SVU?
- College of Saint Benedict is 170.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.2% higher at Saint Benedict than Southern Virginia University ($50,950.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Saint Benedict ($23,274 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 30.3% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($9,150 vs. $11,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 355% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($37,252 vs. $8,188)
Saint Benedict vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 77 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
Saint Benedict vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or SVU? 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 SVU and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Southern Virginia University (81% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $13,100 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,689 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,343)
- SVU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($244 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/