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University of St Thomas Marquette University BLC Carthage Saint John's MLC Carroll University Benedictine University Lewis University St. Mary's College SNC| College of Saint Benedict | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | WLC | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | WLC | ||
| 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
- College of Saint Benedict is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,086 students)
Saint Benedict vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or WLC?
- College of Saint Benedict is 53.4% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Saint Benedict than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($50,950.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Saint Benedict ($22,682 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 4.8% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($11,380 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 61.1% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($37,252 vs. $23,128)
Saint Benedict vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 17 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
Saint Benedict vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or WLC? 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 WLC and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $10,700 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,343)
- WLC 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 WLC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/