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Overview |
Syracuse | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Syracuse | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,399 students)
Syracuse vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Saint Michael's College?
- Syracuse University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Syracuse than Saint Michael's College ($58,440.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Syracuse ($27,700 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 14.5% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,995 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 7% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($37,162 vs. $34,737)
Syracuse vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse 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 Syracuse .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Syracuse University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $52,600)
- Syracuse University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Syracuse 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 Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/