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Overview |
Principia College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Principia College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 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 |
Principia College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $289 |
Diversity |
Principia College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Principia College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 52.7% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Saint Michael's College than Principia College ($47,640.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than Saint Michael's College ($18,039 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Principia College are 16.5% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,870 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Principia College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 37.4% larger than aid received Principia College ($37,162 vs. $27,051)
Principia College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia 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 Principia College .
- Accepted freshman Principia College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/