Key differences on Getting in
- 1
College of Saint Benedict's yield is 5 pts higher than College of Saint Scholastica's
Yield rate - 2
College of Saint Benedict admits 92% vs. 93% at College of Saint Scholastica
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- College of Saint BenedictAccessible
- College of Saint ScholasticaOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- College of Saint BenedictTest-optional
- College of Saint ScholasticaTest-optional
How they read a record
College of Saint Benedict
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
College of Saint Scholastica
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | College of Saint Benedict | College of Saint Scholastica |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why

