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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,078 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #272 | #1046 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,360 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,360 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,520 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,091 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,009 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,165 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,262 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Castleton State College is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 2,078 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Castleton State College?
- Saint Anselm College is 283.4% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($45,360.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at Saint Anselm College than Castleton State College ($45,360.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 33.2% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($12,404 vs. $16,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Castleton State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is ?% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($30,009 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Anselm College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
Saint Anselm College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Castleton State College (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $22,500 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/