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Overview |
UConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1160/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $289 |
Diversity |
UConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UConn | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 77% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 1,399 students)
UConn vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 204% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Saint Michael's College than University of Connecticut ($47,640.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Saint Michael's College ($23,985 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 10.1% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,622 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 153.2% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($37,162 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn 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 UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Saint Michael's College (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $9,400 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $52,600)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/