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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University University of St Thomas Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech| College of Saint Benedict | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,470 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Roanoke College?
- College of Saint Benedict is 52% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Saint Benedict than Roanoke College ($50,950.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Benedict than Roanoke College ($28,746 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 28.9% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,922 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 3% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($37,252 vs. $36,176)
Saint Benedict vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 26 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Saint Benedict vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Roanoke College (81% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $2,500 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $51,200)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/