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Overview |
Assumption College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Assumption College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,399 students)
Assumption College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than Assumption College ($47,640.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Assumption College ($27,700 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 3% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,562 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 14.4% larger than aid received Assumption College ($37,162 vs. $32,492)
Assumption College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Saint Michael's College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Saint Michael's College and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Assumption College (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $52,600)
- Assumption College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Assumption College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Assumption College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/