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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,451 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,700 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,700 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,720 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,173 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,852 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 1,692 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1220 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $287 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | Walsh 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
- Walsh University is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (2,160 students vs. 1,451 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Walsh College?
- College of Saint Benedict is 60.8% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Saint Benedict than Walsh University ($52,700.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Saint Benedict ($21,009 vs. $29,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 3% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($11,810 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 48% larger than aid received Walsh University ($37,173 vs. $25,120)
Saint Benedict vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Saint Benedict .
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Saint Benedict vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or Walsh 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 Walsh College and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Walsh University (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $8,300 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $45,400)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $1,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,833)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($272 vs. $287)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College 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/