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Overview |
Purchase College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,229 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,651 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,627 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Purchase College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,221 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 5,259 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purchase College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $289 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Purchase College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,229 students vs. 1,370 students)
Purchase College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 573.8% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.6% higher at Saint Michael's College than SUNY at Purchase College ($47,640.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Saint Michael's College ($18,651 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 7.1% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($15,400 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 277.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($36,374 vs. $9,627)
Purchase College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College 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 Purchase College .
- Accepted freshman Purchase College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Purchase College (72.8%)
Purchase College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase College 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 Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (82% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($232 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/