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Overview |
NJIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NJIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NJIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $289 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NJIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 77% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | 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
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 1,399 students)
NJIT vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 213.5% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Saint Michael's College than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($47,640.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Saint Michael's College ($17,762 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 2.7% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,600 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than New Jersey Institute of Technology (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 132.9% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($37,162 vs. $15,959)
NJIT vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT 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 NJIT .
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than NJIT (66%)
NJIT vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT 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 NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (82% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $14,600 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $52,600)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,000)
- NJIT graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/