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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,830 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,404 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,941 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 4,705 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY at Fredonia | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 1,370 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 573.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.4% higher at Saint Michael's College than SUNY at Fredonia ($47,640.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Saint Michael's College ($15,830 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 11.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,830 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 286.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($36,374 vs. $9,404)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia .
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia (79.2%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $10,300 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia 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/