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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $289 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 103.6% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.6% higher at Saint Michael's College than Washington Adventist University ($47,640.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Saint Michael's College ($17,088 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 43.6% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($10,440 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 139.2% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($37,162 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Washington Adventist University (82% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $47,900)
- Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $1,961 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,039 vs. $28,000)
- Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($269 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/