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ECSU SCSU UVM CCSU Castleton State College Middlebury Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University Assumption College| Western Connecticut State University | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 77% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,399 students)
WestConn vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 637% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than Western Connecticut State University ($47,640.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Saint Michael's College ($15,862 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 2.9% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,568 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 310.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($37,162 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (82% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $5,200 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn 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/