Saint Benedict vs. University of Sioux Falls

College of Saint Benedict vs. University of Sioux Falls comparison

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Overview	Saint Benedict	University of Sioux Falls
Location	Saint Joseph, MN	Sioux Falls, SD
Setting	Small Suburban	Midsize City
Enrollment	1,470	1,594
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#287
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	American Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	csbsju.edu	usiouxfalls.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Sioux Falls is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,470 students)

Saint Benedict vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or University of Sioux Falls?

• College of Saint Benedict is 155.5% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• Out of state tuition is 155.5% higher at Saint Benedict than University of Sioux Falls ($50,950.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Saint Benedict ($20,957 vs. $28,746)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 47.4% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($8,090 vs. $11,922)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 207.4% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($37,252 vs. $12,117)

Saint Benedict vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Saint Benedict .

• The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 72 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
• Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
• Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Saint Benedict (3.72)
• Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)

Saint Benedict vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Saint Benedict or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Saint Benedict.

• The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than University of Sioux Falls (81% vs. 59%)
• Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $10,300 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $43,400)
• University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $3,593 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,343)
• University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($235 vs. $272)
• More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 75%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/