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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas University of St Thomas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Saint John's Howard Payne University UTSA UH St. Mary's College| College of Saint Benedict | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | TLU | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,451 | 1,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,700 | $34,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,720 | $23,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,173 | $23,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,852 | 1,554 | ||
| Admitted | 1,692 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1220 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | TLU | ||
| 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
- College of Saint Benedict is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (1,451 students vs. 1,361 students)
Saint Benedict vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or TLU?
- College of Saint Benedict is 53.6% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $34,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Saint Benedict than Texas Lutheran University ($52,700.00 vs. $34,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Saint Benedict ($23,600 vs. $29,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 2.4% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($11,880 vs. $12,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 57.4% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($37,173 vs. $23,620)
Saint Benedict vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 112 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Saint Benedict (3.72)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Saint Benedict (91.4%)
Saint Benedict vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or TLU? 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 TLU and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Texas Lutheran University (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $4,100 more per year than TLU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $49,600)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/