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Overview |
Immaculata University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Immaculata University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Immaculata University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Castleton State College is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 2,361 students)
Immaculata University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or Castleton State College?
- Immaculata University is 127.3% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Castleton State College than Immaculata University ($28,800.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Immaculata University ($16,791 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 1.7% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($12,404 vs. $12,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($15,749 vs. $13,007)
Immaculata University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Immaculata University (975) is 16 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Immaculata University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Castleton State College (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/