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UVM Saint Michael's College Middlebury KSC Norwich University Champlain College FLC SUNY College at Plattsburgh Lees-McRae College| Castleton State College | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Castleton State College | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Castleton, VT | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,363 | 320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | castleton.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Castleton State College | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,832 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,800 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,791 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,007 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Castleton State College | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 2,508 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Castleton State College | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Castleton State College | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
Castleton State College | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
Castleton State College | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Castleton State College | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Castleton State College is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 320 students)
Castleton State College vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Castleton State College or Goddard College?
- Goddard College is 53.9% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($18,212.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Castleton State College than Goddard College ($28,800.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Goddard College ($16,791 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 490.7% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($2,100 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Goddard College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 30% larger than aid received Goddard College ($13,007 vs. $10,002)
Castleton State College vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Castleton State College or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Castleton State College .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Castleton State College vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Castleton State College or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Castleton State College.
- Graduates from Castleton State College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($20,750 vs. $25,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/