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University of St Thomas Saint John's Wisconsin St. Mary's College Edgewood College| College of Saint Benedict | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Viterbo?
- College of Saint Benedict is 67.6% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Saint Benedict than Viterbo University ($50,950.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Saint Benedict ($23,257 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 16.2% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($10,260 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 81.1% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($37,252 vs. $20,567)
Saint Benedict vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 28 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Saint Benedict vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Viterbo University (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $9,400 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $44,300)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/