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UVM Castleton State College Middlebury Marquette University BLC Carthage MLC Assumption College Carroll University Quinnipiac Merrimack Champlain College| Saint Michael's College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Michael's College | WLC | ||
| Location | Colchester, VT | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,370 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcvt.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Michael's College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,640 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,640 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,495 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,806 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,374 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Michael's College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,639 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 2,424 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1310 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Michael's College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Michael's College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Michael's College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Saint Michael's College | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,370 students vs. 1,094 students)
Saint Michael's College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Michael's College or WLC?
- Saint Michael's College is 38% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Saint Michael's College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($47,640.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Saint Michael's College ($22,809 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 38.8% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($11,880 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 50.8% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($36,374 vs. $24,122)
Saint Michael's College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Michael's College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Saint Michael's College .
- Accepted freshman WLC 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 WLC (79%)
Saint Michael's College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Michael's College or WLC? 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 WLC and Saint Michael's College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $9,600 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/