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Overview |
Susquahanna | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 |
Susquahanna | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,399 students)
Susquahanna vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Saint Michael's College?
- Susquehanna University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Susquahanna than Saint Michael's College ($54,440.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Susquahanna ($27,700 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 0.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,960 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($40,914 vs. $37,162)
Susquahanna vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Susquehanna University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $52,600)
- Susquehanna University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Susquahanna graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Susquahanna students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/