College of Saint Benedict Value of an Education

What is the Value of an Education from College of Saint Benedict?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the educational value of an education from College of Saint Benedict below.

Within Minnesota, College of Saint Benedict is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

College of Saint Benedict's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Minnesota. This lands College of Saint Benedict in the #8 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Minnesota.

Nationally, This School is an Excellent Value

College of Saint Benedict's emphasis on high quality education, combined with its overall low net price, delivers students a great value for the money. This earned CSB a #84 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list, when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at College of Saint Benedict compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$119,958 - Gustavus Adolphus College $122,295 - Centre College $129,863 - College of Saint Benedict $138,308 - The College of Wooster $145,211 - Illinois Wesleyan University
	Good	$159,287 - Gonzaga University
Average	Fair	$176,046 - Bryant University $184,105 - Providence College $185,699 - Loyola University - Baltimore
	Low	$214,395 - Trinity College $243,418 - Rhode Island School of Design
Overpriced	Poor

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And the Grand Total Comes To: $129,863

On average, a bachelor's degree at College of Saint Benedict will cost you about $129,863. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $31,619 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$31,619
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$129,863

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at College of Saint Benedict. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$226,737	1,247	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$129,863	817	A+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$128,885	1,010	A-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$226,737	30	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$129,863	23	B
Only Students Receiving Aid	$128,885	26	C+

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Minnesota.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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