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Tufts Hamilton College Williams Colby College Amherst Colgate Vassar Dartmouth UVM Haverford College BC Swarthmore| Middlebury College | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Middlebury | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Middlebury, VT | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,843 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | middlebury.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Middlebury | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,800 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,181 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,639 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Middlebury | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,952 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,644 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1425/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Middlebury | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Middlebury | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,889 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $289 |
Diversity |
Middlebury | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Middlebury | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Middlebury | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middlebury College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,843 students vs. 1,399 students)
Middlebury vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Middlebury or Saint Michael's College?
- Middlebury College is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Middlebury than Saint Michael's College ($62,000.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middlebury College than Saint Michael's College ($22,181 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 18.7% lower than costs at Middlebury College ($14,995 vs. $17,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Middlebury College (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middlebury College students is 52.4% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($56,639 vs. $37,162)
Middlebury vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Middlebury 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 Middlebury .
- Accepted freshman Middlebury students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Middlebury (12.7%)
Middlebury vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Middlebury 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 Middlebury.
- The graduation rate at Middlebury is higher than Saint Michael's College (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Middlebury College earn on average $19,800 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($72,400 vs. $52,600)
- Middlebury College students graduate with a $12,111 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($15,889 vs. $28,000)
- Middlebury graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($164 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middlebury students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/