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Old Dominion University of St Thomas BC Regent University Saint John's Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg CNU McDaniel College SU Wingate University| College of Saint Benedict | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | VWC | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or VWC?
- College of Saint Benedict is 41.5% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Saint Benedict than Virginia Wesleyan College ($50,950.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Saint Benedict ($23,046 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 7.7% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($11,070 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 35.1% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($37,252 vs. $27,568)
Saint Benedict vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 136 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than VWC (81.4%)
Saint Benedict vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or VWC? 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 VWC and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (81% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $12,000 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $41,700)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/