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Overview |
Rust College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rust College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 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 |
Rust College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $289 |
Diversity |
Rust College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Rust College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 381.2% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 381.2% higher at Saint Michael's College than Rust College ($47,640.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Saint Michael's College ($8,151 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 188.4% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($5,200 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Rust College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 334.7% larger than aid received Rust College ($37,162 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust 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 Rust College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Rust College (78.8%)
Rust College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Rust College (82% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $27,500 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $25,100)
- Rust College students graduate with a $163 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,837 vs. $28,000)
- Rust College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($287 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/