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Overview |
Taylor University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Taylor University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $289 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Taylor University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Taylor University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,399 students)
Taylor University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than Taylor University ($47,640.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Saint Michael's College ($27,366 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 35.6% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($11,058 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 59.5% larger than aid received Taylor University ($37,162 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor 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 Taylor University .
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Taylor University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $28,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($248 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Taylor University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/