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Overview |
Georgetown College | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #287 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $28,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $37,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1055/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | Saint Benedict | ||
| 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
- Georgetown College is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 1,470 students)
Georgetown College vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Saint Benedict than Georgetown College ($50,950.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Saint Benedict ($15,152 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 6.4% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($11,210 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College as College of Saint Benedict (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 8.2% larger than aid received College of Saint Benedict ($40,308 vs. $37,252)
Georgetown College vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 73 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or Saint Benedict? 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 Saint Benedict and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Georgetown College (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $7,400 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $46,300)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/