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Overview |
Saint Michael's College | Northland College | ||
| Location | Colchester, VT | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,370 | 485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcvt.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Michael's College | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,640 | $40,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,640 | $40,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,495 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,806 | $24,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,374 | $30,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Michael's College | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,639 | 894 | ||
| Admitted | 2,424 | 642 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1310 | 1096/1318 | ||
| 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 |
Saint Michael's College | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Michael's College | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $278 |
Diversity |
Saint Michael's College | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Michael's College | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Saint Michael's College | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,370 students vs. 485 students)
Saint Michael's College vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Michael's College or Northland College?
- Saint Michael's College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Saint Michael's College than Northland College ($47,640.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Saint Michael's College ($24,020 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 48.6% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($11,100 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 19.8% larger than aid received Northland College ($36,374 vs. $30,355)
Saint Michael's College vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Michael's College or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Saint Michael's College .
- Accepted freshman Northland College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Northland College (71.8%)
Saint Michael's College vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Michael's College or Northland 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 Northland College and Saint Michael's College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Northland College (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $17,700 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,943 vs. $28,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($278 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/