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Overview |
Thomas Aquinas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Santa Paula, CA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasaquinas.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas Aquinas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,039 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,961 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas Aquinas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 263 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 207 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 1150/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas Aquinas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas Aquinas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $289 |
Diversity |
Thomas Aquinas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas Aquinas College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Thomas Aquinas College | 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
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,370 students vs. 539 students)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas Aquinas College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 66% more expensive to attend than Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Saint Michael's College than Thomas Aquinas College ($47,640.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Aquinas College than Saint Michael's College ($23,039 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Aquinas College are 54.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($10,700 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Thomas Aquinas College (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 114.5% larger than aid received Thomas Aquinas College ($36,374 vs. $16,961)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas College .
- Accepted freshman Thomas Aquinas College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Thomas Aquinas College (78.7%)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Thomas Aquinas College (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $45,700)
- Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $28,000)
- Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($175 vs. $289)
- More Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Michael's College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/