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Colchester, VT · Randolph, VT
| Saint Michael's College | Vermont State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,239/yr | $18,212/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,825/yr | $14,645/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,922 | $15,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,940/yr | $12,998/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,384/yr | $16,279/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,586/yr | $20,668/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $34,539/yr | $24,007/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $285/mo | $159/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,070/yr | $13,618/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,812/yr | $13,618/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,206/yr | $6,504/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $69,079/yr | $25,988/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $51,450/yr | $11,952/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $51,450/yr | $22,296/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 24% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 58% | 58% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 85% | 82% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1120–1280 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1245 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 26–31 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–33 · Math 22–28 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,639 | 3,130 |
| Students accepted | 2,424 | 2,605 |
| Students who enrolled | 325 | 567 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 11% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 73% | 47% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,317/yr | $50,331/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $46,033–$81,070 | $35,188–$74,896 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 76% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 76% | 50% |
| Black students graduating | 64% | 19% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 63% | 35% |
| Asian students graduating | 44% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,898/yr | $41,340/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 67% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 66% | 42% |
| First-gen students who finish | 83% | 69% |
| Low-income students who finish | 74% | 67% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,360/yr | $48,541/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Social Sciences 13% · Psychology 10% | Health Professions 45% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 7% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees | Health Professions — 45% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 4% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Education — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Education, General — $57,410/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $75,160/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,092 | 3,590 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 203 | 985 |
| Average professor pay | $9,332/mo | $7,714/mo |
| Full-time professors | 97% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $111,920 | $42,873 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | Rural (remote) |
| Location | Colchester, VT | Randolph, VT |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1904 | 1866 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Men | 46% | 44% |
| Women | 54% | 56% |
| White students | 77% | 79% |
| Black students | 3.7% | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Other / not reported | 4.8% | 2.9% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 12% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 0.8% | 25% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.3% | 28% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,911/yr | $14,562/yr |
| Endowment | $95.5M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,265 | 3,027 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $7,830/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,068/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | Other |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 27 |
| Student athletes | 458 | 797 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.7M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $8.4M | $6.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $8.4M | $7.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $96,042 | $63,532 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.