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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Princeton | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $77 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | Princeton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Princeton?
- Princeton University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($57,410.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Princeton than Saint Anselm College ($57,410.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Saint Anselm College ($18,698 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Anselm College are 16.4% lower than costs at Princeton University ($16,000 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Princeton University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 114% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($59,792 vs. $27,936)
Saint Anselm College vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Saint Anselm College (96% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $53,800 more per year than Saint Anselm College graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $60,100)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($77 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/