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Overview |
Plaza College | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #308 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Plaza College | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1163/1348 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Plaza College | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $275 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
Plaza College | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Champlain College is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 236.9% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.9% higher at Champlain College than Plaza College ($43,800.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Champlain College ($17,178 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 133.3% lower than costs at Champlain College ($7,000 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Champlain College students is 288.4% larger than aid received Plaza College ($26,498 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Plaza College .
- Champlain College has a higher acceptance rate (55.7%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College or Champlain 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 Champlain College and Plaza College.
- Graduates from Champlain College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $12,728 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $26,643)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($143 vs. $275)
- More Champlain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/