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Harding University University of St Thomas Abilene Christian University Saint John's ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD St. Mary's College LeTourneau University| College of Saint Benedict | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | OC | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $244 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | OC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or OC?
- College of Saint Benedict is 107.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.5% higher at Saint Benedict than Oklahoma Christian University ($50,950.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Saint Benedict ($20,237 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 44% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($8,280 vs. $11,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 111.6% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($37,252 vs. $17,601)
Saint Benedict vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is the same at OC (1118)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
Saint Benedict vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or OC? 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 OC and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (81% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $11,900 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,691 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,343)
- OC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($244 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/