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Overview |
Saint Michael's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Colchester, VT | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcvt.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Michael's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,640 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,640 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,995 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,700 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,162 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Michael's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,626 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,236 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Saint Michael's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Michael's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $278 |
Diversity |
Saint Michael's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Michael's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Saint Michael's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 1,140 students)
Saint Michael's College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Michael's College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Saint Michael's College is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Saint Michael's College than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($47,640.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($27,700 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte are 0.8% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,876 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 32.4% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($37,162 vs. $28,061)
Saint Michael's College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Michael's College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Saint Michael's College .
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Saint Michael's College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Michael's College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Saint Michael's College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (82% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,900 vs. $28,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($278 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/