Mount St. Joe vs Benedictine College

Mount Saint Joseph University and Benedictine College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Mount Saint Joseph University, nestled in Cincinnati, Ohio, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. Benedictine College, located in Atchison, Kansas, maintains a lower acceptance rate, fostering a close-knit community. While Mount Saint Joseph University excels in nursing and business programs, Benedictine College shines in education and psychology. Both universities boast impressive graduation rates, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique offerings and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Benedictine College	Mount Saint Joseph University
Overview
Location	Atchison, Kansas	Cincinnati, Ohio
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	72.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	98.5%	63.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $100	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1100 - 1350	1018 - 1193
ACT range	22 - 30	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%	5.0%
Students submitting ACT score	56.0%	38.0%
Total number of applicants	2,728	2,511
Total number of admissions given out	2,687	1,586
Admitted students who chose to enroll	610	300
Yield rate	22.7%	18.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,730	$45,250
Average net price	$27,946	$17,142
Tuition	$31,830	$32,100
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,910 Meal plan: $5,270	Room/dormitory: $5,250 Meal plan: $5,150
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,717	100.0% Average amount $23,074
Students receiving federal student loan	57.0% Average amount $5,113	82.0% Average amount $5,680
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $14,478	11.0% Average amount $13,238

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,202 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%	1,475 Men 46.7% Women 53.3%
Graduate students	85 Men 55.3% Women 44.7%	589 Men 19.5% Women 80.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	28.3%
International students	1.0%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,538	514
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Ohio Indiana Tennessee Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Engineering Education Social Sciences	Health Professions Education Business Multidisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.8%	53.4%
Dropout rate	7.3%	45.4%
Transferred out	29.7%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $57,978 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,383 Year 3: $54,526 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $42,194 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,842 Year 2: $36,272 Year 3: $36,478 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,647 Year 2: $32,213 Year 3: $34,741 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,946 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $26,975 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,774 Year 3: N/A Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,212 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,447 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A	Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $66,464 Year 2: $71,686 Year 3: $74,545 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,744 Year 2: $58,131 Year 3: $65,545 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,240 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $59,641 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,559 Year 2: $40,821 Year 3: $48,211 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,401 Year 2: $42,123 Year 3: $47,758 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $15,552 Year 3: $23,917 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,905 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A

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