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Overview |
DUofC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,026 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,821 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,821 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,292 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,287 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DUofC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 1,923 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1291 | 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 |
DUofC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
DUofC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
DUofC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 68% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | 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
- Dominican University of California is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,026 students vs. 1,370 students)
DUofC vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or Saint Michael's College?
- Dominican University of California is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($49,821.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at DUofC than Saint Michael's College ($49,821.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than DUofC ($30,806 vs. $51,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 3.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($15,986 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Dominican University of California (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 110.4% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($36,374 vs. $17,287)
DUofC vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC 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 DUofC .
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Saint Michael's College (91.9%)
DUofC vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Dominican University of California (82% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $5,800 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,600)
- Dominican University of California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- DUofC 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 DUofC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/