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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | RPI | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 6,968 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $58,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $58,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $39,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $38,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 16,863 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 10,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (6,968 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($58,600.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at RPI than Saint Anselm College ($58,600.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Anselm College than RPI ($35,080 vs. $39,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Anselm College are 6.1% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($16,000 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 38.3% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($38,636 vs. $27,936)
Saint Anselm College vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than RPI (64.5%)
Saint Anselm College vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College or RPI? 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 RPI and Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Saint Anselm College (84% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $22,400 more per year than Saint Anselm College graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $60,100)
- Saint Anselm College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Saint Anselm College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Anselm College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/