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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | College of Saint Benedict | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #287 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $28,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $37,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Iowa | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $272 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Saint Benedict | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 1,470 students)
Iowa vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 484.9% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Saint Benedict than University of Iowa ($50,950.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Saint Benedict ($19,587 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 3.9% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($11,476 vs. $11,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 274.1% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($37,252 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 46 points higher than at Saint Benedict (1118)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Saint Benedict (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Saint Benedict (3.72)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Iowa (86%)
Iowa vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than University of Iowa (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $6,100 more per year than Saint Benedict graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $53,700)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $4,727 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($21,616 vs. $26,343)
- Iowa graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($223 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa 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/