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Overview |
Suffolk University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,697 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,812 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,812 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,562 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,089 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,627 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,101 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 8,560 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Suffolk University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (6,697 students vs. 1,370 students)
Suffolk University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $44,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Saint Michael's College than Suffolk University ($47,640.00 vs. $44,812.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Suffolk University ($30,806 vs. $33,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 18.6% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($16,495 vs. $19,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Suffolk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 22.8% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($36,374 vs. $29,627)
Suffolk University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Suffolk University .
- Accepted freshman Suffolk University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Suffolk University (84.7%)
Suffolk University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Suffolk University (82% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $52,600)
- Suffolk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Suffolk University 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 Suffolk University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/