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Georgia State Ogelthorpe Bob Jones University Clarkson College| Agnes Scott College | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Agnes Scott College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,114 students vs. 686 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Paul Smith's College?
- Agnes Scott College is 42% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Agnes Scott College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($45,456.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than Paul Smith's College ($24,305 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Agnes Scott College are 16.2% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($13,375 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 39.6% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($34,267 vs. $24,545)
Agnes Scott College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or Paul Smith'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 Paul Smith's College and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Agnes Scott College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/