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South Dakota State University University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska University of St Thomas Augustana Truman State Augustana University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology NSU UNI ISU| College of Saint Benedict | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | USD | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | USD | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | USD | ||
| 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
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or USD?
- College of Saint Benedict is 555.5% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 351.6% higher at Saint Benedict than University of South Dakota ($50,950.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Saint Benedict ($18,378 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 45% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($8,224 vs. $11,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 490.6% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($37,252 vs. $6,308)
Saint Benedict vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 69 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
Saint Benedict vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or USD? 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 USD and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than University of South Dakota (81% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $5,500 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $1,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,343)
- USD graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($258 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/