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Overview |
Bushnell | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 758 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,534 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,933 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bushnell | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1315 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Bushnell | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bushnell | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | 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
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (1,370 students vs. 758 students)
Bushnell vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than Bushnell University ($47,640.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Saint Michael's College ($22,534 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 50.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($10,980 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 58.6% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($36,374 vs. $22,933)
Bushnell vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell 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 Bushnell .
- Accepted freshman Bushnell students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Bushnell vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $4,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $28,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/