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Overview |
CSE | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSE | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
CSE | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
CSE | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 77% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 44.8% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Saint Michael's College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($47,640.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Saint Michael's College ($21,689 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 17.7% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,744 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 24.3% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($37,162 vs. $29,905)
CSE vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE 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 CSE .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $7,100 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/