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KSC UVM Castleton State College UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Middlebury Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University| Plymouth State University | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Plymouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 1,399 students)
Plymouth vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 301.3% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than Plymouth State University ($47,640.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Saint Michael's College ($20,321 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 27% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($11,810 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 300.2% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($37,162 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth 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 Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
Plymouth vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Plymouth State University (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/