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Overview |
Prescott College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1160/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $289 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Prescott College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Saint Michael's College than Prescott College ($47,640.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than Saint Michael's College ($25,317 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 57.5% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($9,520 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 84.4% larger than aid received Prescott College ($37,162 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College 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 Prescott College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
Prescott College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Prescott College (82% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $18,700 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($201 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/