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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,709 | 1,451 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $52,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $52,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,224 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,227 | $29,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,798 | $37,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,974 | 1,852 | ||
| Admitted | 8,196 | 1,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1220 | |||
| 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 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $272 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Benedict | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 1,451 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 530.7% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.3% higher at Saint Benedict than Minnesota State University Mankato ($52,700.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Saint Benedict ($17,227 vs. $29,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 8.3% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($11,224 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 541.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($37,173 vs. $5,798)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 88 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (91.3%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $7,400 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $3,768 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($22,575 vs. $26,343)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($233 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/