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Overview |
Castleton State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Castleton, VT | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,363 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | castleton.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Castleton State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,832 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,800 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,791 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,007 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Castleton State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 2,508 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Castleton State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Castleton State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Castleton State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Castleton State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Castleton State 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
- Castleton State College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 1,399 students)
Castleton State College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Castleton State College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 302.6% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Saint Michael's College than Castleton State College ($47,640.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Saint Michael's College ($16,791 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 20.9% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,404 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 185.7% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($37,162 vs. $13,007)
Castleton State College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Castleton State 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 Castleton State College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Castleton State College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Castleton State 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 Castleton State College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Castleton State College (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Castleton State College 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 Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/