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Overview |
Coe College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 955 | ||
| Admitted | - | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Coe College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $258 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Coe College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Coe 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
- Coe College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 686 students)
Coe College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Paul Smith's College?
- Coe College is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Coe College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($50,314.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Paul Smith's College ($21,237 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 42.4% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($10,920 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 75.8% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($43,143 vs. $24,545)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe 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 Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
Coe College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (69% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $3,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,105)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($258 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/