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Overview |
Saint Benedict | W&J | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,151 students)
Saint Benedict vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or W&J?
- College of Saint Benedict is 2.7% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Saint Benedict than Washington & Jefferson College ($50,950.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Saint Benedict ($25,636 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 13.4% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,922 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 4.6% larger than aid received College of Saint Benedict ($38,963 vs. $37,252)
Saint Benedict vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Saint Benedict .
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
Saint Benedict vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict or W&J? 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 W&J and Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Saint Benedict graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $53,700)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/