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Overview |
Livingstone College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | livingstone.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Livingstone College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,917 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,917 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,794 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,914 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,500 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Livingstone College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,074 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 2,598 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/960 | 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 |
Livingstone College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Livingstone College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $434 | $289 |
Diversity |
Livingstone College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Livingstone College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Livingstone College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 839 students)
Livingstone College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Livingstone College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 199.3% more expensive to attend than Livingstone College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.3% higher at Saint Michael's College than Livingstone College ($47,640.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Livingstone College than Saint Michael's College ($15,914 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 120.7% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($6,794 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Livingstone College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 197.3% larger than aid received Livingstone College ($37,162 vs. $12,500)
Livingstone College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Livingstone College 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 Livingstone College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Livingstone College (2.64)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Livingstone College (63.8%)
Livingstone College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Livingstone College 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 Livingstone College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Livingstone College (82% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $28,400 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $24,200)
- Saint Michael's College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $42,000)
- Saint Michael's College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($289 vs. $434)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/