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Overview |
USciences | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
USciences | Saint Michael's College | ||
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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 | 3.63 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1160/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USciences | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
USciences | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
USciences | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 77% | ||
Campus |
USciences | 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
- University of the Sciences is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,399 students)
USciences vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 84.7% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at Saint Michael's College than University of the Sciences ($47,640.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 17.3% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,995 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($37,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences 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 USciences .
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
USciences vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than University of the Sciences (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $38,500 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $52,600)
- University of the Sciences students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- USciences 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 USciences students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/