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Overview |
JCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $289 |
Diversity |
JCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 77% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,399 students)
JCU vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Saint Michael's College than John Carroll University ($47,640.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than JCU ($27,700 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 13.6% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,200 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 22.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($37,162 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than John Carroll University (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $1,061 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $28,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($278 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU 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/