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Overview |
Champlain College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Burlington, VT | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,543 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #308 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | champlain.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Champlain College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,133 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,498 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Champlain College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,940 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 3,864 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1163/1348 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Champlain College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Champlain College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,643 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $289 |
Diversity |
Champlain College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Champlain College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Champlain College | 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
- Champlain College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 1,399 students)
Champlain College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Champlain College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Saint Michael's College than Champlain College ($47,640.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Champlain College ($27,700 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 8.9% lower than costs at Champlain College ($14,995 vs. $16,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 40.2% larger than aid received Champlain College ($37,162 vs. $26,498)
Champlain College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Champlain 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 Champlain College .
- Accepted freshman Champlain College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
Champlain College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Champlain 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 Champlain College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Champlain College (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $47,200)
- Champlain College students graduate with a $1,357 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,643 vs. $28,000)
- Champlain College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($275 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/