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Overview |
Saint Michael's College | UVM | ||
| Location | Colchester, VT | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcvt.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Michael's College | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,640 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,640 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,995 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,700 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,162 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Michael's College | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,626 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,236 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Michael's College | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Michael's College | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $230 |
Diversity |
Saint Michael's College | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Michael's College | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Saint Michael's College | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 1,399 students)
Saint Michael's College vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Michael's College or UVM?
- Saint Michael's College is 192.6% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Saint Michael's College than University of Vermont ($47,640.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Saint Michael's College ($21,849 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 12.3% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,354 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than University of Vermont (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 93.7% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($37,162 vs. $19,189)
Saint Michael's College vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Michael's College or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Saint Michael's College .
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than UVM (59.8%)
Saint Michael's College vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Michael's College or UVM? 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 UVM and Saint Michael's College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than University of Vermont (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $900 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,600)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $5,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $28,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($230 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/