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University of St Thomas Doane University Saint John's Bellevue University Missouri Baptist University St. Mary's College| College of Saint Benedict | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 21% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 24% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | MidlandU | ||
| 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
- Midland University is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or MidlandU?
- College of Saint Benedict is 35.9% more expensive to attend than MidlandU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Saint Benedict than Midland University ($50,950.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland University than Saint Benedict ($22,377 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 18.4% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($10,066 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 37.7% larger than aid received Midland University ($37,252 vs. $27,057)
Saint Benedict vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 156 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Saint Benedict vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Midland University (81% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $10,800 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $42,900)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/