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Overview |
City College of New York | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1160/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $289 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City College of New York | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 77% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 1,399 students)
City College of New York vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 587.4% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.2% higher at Saint Michael's College than CUNY City College ($47,640.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Saint Michael's College ($5,181 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 13.9% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,995 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 278.4% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($37,162 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York 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 City College of New York .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than CUNY City College (82% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $2,800 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $16,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($11,400 vs. $28,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($117 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/