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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 | Green Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Castleton State College | Green Mountain College | ||
| Location | Castleton, VT | Poultney, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,363 | 701 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | castleton.edu | greenmtn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Castleton State College | Green Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,832 | $35,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,800 | $35,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $11,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,791 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,007 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Castleton State College | Green Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,508 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Castleton State College | Green Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Castleton State College | Green Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Castleton State College | Green Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 34% |
Students |
Castleton State College | Green Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Castleton State College | Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain College based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 701 students)
Castleton State College vs. Green Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Castleton State College or Green Mountain College?
- Green Mountain College is 200.5% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($35,560.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Green Mountain College than Castleton State College ($35,560.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Green Mountain College are 5.8% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($11,722 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Green Mountain College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is ?% larger than aid received Green Mountain College ($13,007 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Castleton State College or Green Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Green Mountain College or Castleton State College .
Castleton State College vs. Green Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Castleton State College or Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain College and Castleton State College.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Green Mountain College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Castleton State College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Green Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $34,400)
- Green Mountain College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Green Mountain College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Green Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/