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Overview |
Saint Michael's College | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Colchester, VT | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcvt.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Michael's College | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,640 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,640 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,995 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,700 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Saint Michael's College | St. Joe's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,626 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,236 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Michael's College | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Michael's College | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $254 |
Diversity |
Saint Michael's College | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Michael's College | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Saint Michael's College | St. Joe's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 227 students)
Saint Michael's College vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Michael's College or St. Joe's?
- Saint Michael's College is 172.2% more expensive to attend than St. Joe's for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.2% higher at Saint Michael's College than College of St Joseph ($47,640.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of St Joseph are 25% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,000 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than College of St Joseph (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($37,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Michael's College or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or Saint Michael's College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at St. Joe's (3.12)
Saint Michael's College vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Michael's College or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and Saint Michael's College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than College of St Joseph (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $15,000 more per year than St. Joe's graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $37,600)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $3,388 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($24,612 vs. $28,000)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($254 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Joe's students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/