Saint Michael's College vs Le Moyne College

Saint Michael's College and Le Moyne College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Saint Michael's, nestled in the picturesque town of Colchester, Vermont, boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating its selectivity. Le Moyne, situated in the vibrant city of Syracuse, New York, offers a more diverse student body, with a higher percentage of international students. While Saint Michael's excels in the liberal arts, Le Moyne emphasizes business and healthcare programs. Both colleges share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, but their unique characteristics may appeal to different individuals. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which college better aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Le Moyne College	Saint Michael's College
Overview
Location	Syracuse, New York	Colchester, Vermont
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	86.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.4%	85.9%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1140 - 1290	N/A
ACT range	25 - 29	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	24.0%
Students submitting ACT score	3.0%
Total number of applicants	7,462	2,359
Total number of admissions given out	5,477	2,026
Admitted students who chose to enroll	613	316
Yield rate	11.2%	15.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$54,060	$65,239
Average net price	$24,618	$28,979
Tuition	$35,610	$46,590
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,200 Meal plan: $5,560	$14,280
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $25,314	100.0% Average amount $34,746
Students receiving federal student loan	73.0% Average amount $5,110	55.0% Average amount $8,210
Students taking out private loans	20.0% Average amount $15,486	16.0% Average amount $19,109

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,713 Men 37.4% Women 62.6%	1,421 Men 46.8% Women 53.2%
Graduate students	588 Men 27.4% Women 72.6%	152 Men 25.7% Women 74.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.5%	4.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,578	1,510
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Communication and Journalism	Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Psychology Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	75.8%	78.4%
Dropout rate	24.1%	21.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,543 Year 2: $113,999 Year 3: $117,526 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,573 Year 2: $60,943 Year 3: $69,756 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,999 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $65,300 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,125 Year 2: $57,995 Year 3: $59,064 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,905 Year 2: $45,175 Year 3: $56,582 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $55,636 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,565 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $54,198 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,884 Year 2: $50,231 Year 3: $53,231 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $52,246 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,908 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $49,896	Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,772 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $46,273 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,419 Year 2: $33,755 Year 3: $43,531 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,880 Year 2: $37,624 Year 3: $42,808 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,156 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $40,880 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,234 Year 2: $28,381 Year 3: $38,808 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,512 Year 2: $32,658 Year 3: $38,576 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,518 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $38,009 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,441 Year 2: $27,048 Year 3: $36,644 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,082 Year 2: $31,762 Year 3: $36,053 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,958 Year 2: $26,121 Year 3: $31,235

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