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Overview |
Saint Michael's College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Colchester, VT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcvt.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Michael's College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,640 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,640 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,995 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,700 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,162 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Saint Michael's College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,626 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,236 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Michael's College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $222 |
Diversity |
Saint Michael's College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Michael's College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Saint Michael's College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,399 students)
Saint Michael's College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Michael's College or Penn College?
- Saint Michael's College is 208.3% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.4% higher at Saint Michael's College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($47,640.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Saint Michael's College ($23,030 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 23.6% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,130 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 412.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($37,162 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Michael's College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Saint Michael's College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Saint Michael's College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Michael's College or Penn 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 Penn College and Saint Michael's College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (82% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/