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Overview |
JCSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 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 |
Academics |
JCSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $289 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 77% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 172.6% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.6% higher at Saint Michael's College than Johnson C Smith University ($47,640.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Saint Michael's College ($20,045 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 111.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($7,100 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 187.8% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($37,162 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU 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 JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (82% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $22,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $30,300)
- Saint Michael's College students graduate with a $4,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($28,000 vs. $32,050)
- Saint Michael's College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($289 vs. $331)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/