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Overview |
WCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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 |
WCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $289 |
Diversity |
WCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
WCU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 77% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,399 students)
WCU vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 517.4% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147% higher at Saint Michael's College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($47,640.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Saint Michael's College ($22,973 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 5.4% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,228 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 582.7% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($37,162 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
WCU vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $3,600 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($242 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/