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Overview |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Dunmore, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 838 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,239 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,992 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,240 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 2,125 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 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 Worthington Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | 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
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,370 students vs. 838 students)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Worthington Scranton or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 225.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at Saint Michael's College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($47,640.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Saint Michael's College ($18,239 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 22.7% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,448 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 304.5% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($36,374 vs. $8,992)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Saint Michael's College (91.9%)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (82% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $2,700 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,600)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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/