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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University University of St Thomas Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota Arkansas State University Saint John's| Minnesota State University Moorhead | College of Saint Benedict | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #287 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $11,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $28,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $37,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1055/1245 | ||
| 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 |
MSU Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $272 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | 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 Moorhead is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 1,470 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 476.5% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.3% higher at Saint Benedict than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($50,950.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Saint Benedict ($17,939 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 18% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($10,104 vs. $11,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 439.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($37,252 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 69 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (81% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $11,300 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,067 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($22,276 vs. $26,343)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($230 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/