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Overview |
Penn State | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 |
Penn State | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $289 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,399 students)
Penn State vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 159.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Saint Michael's College than Penn State Main Campus ($47,640.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Saint Michael's College ($26,747 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 17.7% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,744 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 269.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($37,162 vs. $10,066)
Penn State vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State 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 Penn State .
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Saint Michael's College (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $2,700 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,600)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $1,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $28,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($277 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State 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/