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Overview |
Worcester State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $289 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 1,370 students)
Worcester State University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 4,811.3% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 575.7% higher at Saint Michael's College than Worcester State University ($47,640.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Saint Michael's College ($14,307 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 26.9% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,999 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Worcester State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 396.1% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($36,374 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State 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 Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Worcester State University (89.9%)
Worcester State University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State 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 Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Worcester State University (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($206 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/