Saint Martin's University vs Benedictine College

Saint Martin's University and Benedictine College, both rooted in strong Catholic traditions, offer distinct educational experiences. Saint Martin's, located in Lacey, Washington, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. Benedictine College, nestled in Atchison, Kansas, has a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While Saint Martin's excels in nursing and business programs, Benedictine College shines in education and psychology. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including graduation rates, student demographics, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Benedictine College	Saint Martin's University
Overview
Location	Atchison, Kansas	Lacey, Washington
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
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%	80.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	98.5%	71.6%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $100	$50
SAT range	1100 - 1350	995 - 1225
ACT range	22 - 30	18 - 23
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%	28.0%
Students submitting ACT score	56.0%	5.0%
Total number of applicants	2,728	2,653
Total number of admissions given out	2,687	1,900
Admitted students who chose to enroll	610	348
Yield rate	22.7%	18.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,730	$55,463
Average net price	$27,946	$23,964
Tuition	$31,830	$40,210
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,910 Meal plan: $5,270	Room/dormitory: $5,970 Meal plan: $6,880
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,717	99.0% Average amount $32,101
Students receiving federal student loan	57.0% Average amount $5,113	64.0% Average amount $5,609
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $14,478	10.0% Average amount $15,185

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,202 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%	1,358 Men 39.1% Women 60.9%
Graduate students	85 Men 55.3% Women 44.7%	258 Men 45.0% Women 55.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.0%	2.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,538	630
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Engineering Education Social Sciences	Computer and Information Science Engineering Education Health Professions Business
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.8%	60.9%
Dropout rate	7.3%	7.3%
Transferred out	29.7%	30.7%
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	Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,996 Year 2: $57,995 Year 3: $72,304 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,495 Year 2: $60,623 Year 3: $72,162 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,524 Year 2: $66,045 Year 3: $70,114 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,139 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $63,546 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,546 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $53,276 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,908 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $52,388 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,606 Year 2: $44,077 Year 3: $47,792 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,669 Year 2: $38,048 Year 3: $46,357 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,783 Year 2: $28,055 Year 3: $25,425 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,491 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A

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