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Overview |
Thomas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,399 students)
Thomas College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 64.5% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Saint Michael's College than Thomas College ($47,640.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Saint Michael's College ($22,070 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 25% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($11,998 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 79.2% larger than aid received Thomas College ($37,162 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College 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 Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
Thomas College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Thomas College (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $41,000)
- Thomas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Thomas College 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 Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/