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University of St Thomas Union College La Sierra University Saint John's DUofC California Baptist University St. Mary's College| Pacific Union College | College of Saint Benedict | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $11,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $28,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $37,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1055/1245 | ||
| 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 |
PUC | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $272 |
Diversity |
PUC | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
PUC | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Saint Benedict | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Benedict is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 56% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Saint Benedict than Pacific Union College ($50,950.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Saint Benedict ($21,841 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 28.6% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($9,273 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as College of Saint Benedict (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 59.3% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($37,252 vs. $23,383)
PUC vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or PUC .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 134 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Saint Benedict? 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 Saint Benedict and PUC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Pacific Union College (81% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Saint Benedict graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $53,700)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $3,657 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($26,343 vs. $30,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($272 vs. $310)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC 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/