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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | - | ||
| Admitted | 811 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Paul Smith's College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 314.9% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Paul Smith's College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($32,012.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 45% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($10,718 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($24,545 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
Paul Smith's College vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $10,400 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/