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Overview |
Saint Michael's College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Colchester, VT | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,370 | 464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcvt.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Michael's College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,640 | $23,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,640 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,495 | $14,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,806 | $25,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,374 | $15,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Michael's College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,639 | 1,136 | ||
| Admitted | 2,424 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1310 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Michael's College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Michael's College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Michael's College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Saint Michael's College | Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (1,370 students vs. 464 students)
Saint Michael's College vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Michael's College or Sweet Briar College?
- Saint Michael's College is 100.8% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.8% higher at Saint Michael's College than Sweet Briar College ($47,640.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than Saint Michael's College ($25,598 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 12.1% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,720 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 129.1% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($36,374 vs. $15,880)
Saint Michael's College vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Michael's College or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Saint Michael's College .
- Accepted freshman Sweet Briar College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Sweet Briar College (71.7%)
Saint Michael's College vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Michael's College or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and Saint Michael's College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Sweet Briar College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $41,700)
- Sweet Briar College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Sweet Briar College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/