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Overview |
CBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,300 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,300 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,731 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,068 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,076 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 977 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 |
CBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
CBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
CBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CBU | 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,370 students)
CBU vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 27.7% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Saint Michael's College than Christian Brothers University ($47,640.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Saint Michael's College ($17,068 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 53.7% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($10,731 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($36,374 vs. $29,076)
CBU vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU 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 CBU .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than CBU (88.4%)
CBU vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU 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 CBU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Christian Brothers University (82% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $2,000 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $50,600)
- Christian Brothers University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- CBU 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 CBU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/