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Overview |
Drexel | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drexel | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 |
Drexel | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $289 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Drexel | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 1,399 students)
Drexel vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Saint Michael's College?
- Drexel University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Drexel than Saint Michael's College ($56,595.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Drexel ($27,700 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 13.2% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,995 vs. $16,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Drexel University ($37,162 vs. $33,861)
Drexel vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel 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 Drexel .
- Accepted freshman Drexel 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 (85.1%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel 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 Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Drexel University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $24,800 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $52,600)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $1,757 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,243 vs. $28,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($271 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/