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Overview |
Penn State Abington | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Abington, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,090 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Abington | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,684 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,460 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,589 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Abington | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,463 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 6,037 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | 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 Abington | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Abington | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 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 Abington | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Abington | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Abington | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 1,399 students)
Penn State Abington vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Abington or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 224.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at Saint Michael's College than Penn State Abington ($47,640.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Saint Michael's College ($20,460 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 40.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($10,694 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 287.5% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($37,162 vs. $9,589)
Penn State Abington vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Abington 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 Abington .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
Penn State Abington vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Abington 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 Abington.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Penn State Abington (82% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $2,700 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,600)
- Penn State Abington 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 Abington 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 Abington 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/