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Overview |
KSC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1160/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $289 |
Diversity |
KSC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
KSC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 77% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,399 students)
KSC vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 305.3% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at Saint Michael's College than Keene State College ($47,640.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Saint Michael's College ($19,546 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 10.8% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,534 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 268.5% larger than aid received Keene State College ($37,162 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC 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 KSC .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
KSC vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Keene State College (82% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $8,200 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $1,705 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,295 vs. $28,000)
- KSC 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 KSC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/