| Saint Benedict vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota |
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|---|---|---|
#8 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #38 in Federal Region V Universities #16 in Minnesota Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$53,884 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$43,160 |
| expensive$17,073 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,222 |
| More$35,217 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,618 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,124 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter87.80% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.83% |
| Favorable21.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.73% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,470 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,133 |
| Larger1,443 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,100 |
| Smaller27 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,033 |
| Smaller27 | Online Student Population | Larger1,801 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher78% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,652) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,049) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,064) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,100) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 151 | Number of faculties | 491 |
| Higher$80,800 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$63,059 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.