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Overview |
Wheelock College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | 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 | 2.92 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wheelock College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 77% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock 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
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Saint Michael's College than Wheelock College ($47,640.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Wheelock College ($27,700 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheelock College are 0.1% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,975 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 70.6% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($37,162 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock 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 Wheelock College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Wheelock College (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $36,300)
- Wheelock College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Wheelock 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 Wheelock College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/