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Overview |
Saint Benedict | NDSU | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Benedict | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $240 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or NDSU?
- College of Saint Benedict is 447.3% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.9% higher at Saint Benedict than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($50,950.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Saint Benedict ($15,962 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 28.2% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($9,300 vs. $11,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 549.9% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($37,252 vs. $5,732)
Saint Benedict vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 27 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
Saint Benedict vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (81% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $100 more per year than NDSU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $53,600)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,043 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($23,300 vs. $26,343)
- NDSU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($240 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDSU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/