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Overview |
Castleton State College | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Castleton, VT | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,363 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | castleton.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Castleton State College | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,832 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,800 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,791 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,007 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Castleton State College | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 2,508 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Castleton State College | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Castleton State College | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Castleton State College | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 14% |
Students |
Castleton State College | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Castleton State College | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Champlain College is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 2,363 students)
Castleton State College vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Castleton State College or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 270.2% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Champlain College than Castleton State College ($43,800.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Champlain College ($16,791 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 31.7% lower than costs at Champlain College ($12,404 vs. $16,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College as Champlain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Champlain College students is 103.7% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($26,498 vs. $13,007)
Castleton State College vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Castleton State College or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Castleton State College .
- The average SAT score at Champlain College (1156) is 197 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Champlain College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Champlain College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
Castleton State College vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Castleton State College or Champlain 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 Champlain College and Castleton State College.
- The graduation rate at Champlain College is higher than Castleton State College (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Champlain College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $1,643 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,643)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Champlain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/