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DU CU Boulder Wesleyan University Lewis and Clark Bates Colorado State F&M Connecticut College UCCS CU Denver Colorado School of Mines Macalester College| Colorado College | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Colorado College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Colorado 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 686 students)
Colorado College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Paul Smith's College?
- Colorado College is 101.7% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.7% higher at Colorado College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($64,554.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Colorado College ($25,056 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 8.1% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,376 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Colorado College (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 88.1% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($46,160 vs. $24,545)
Colorado College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado 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 Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 1.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (88% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Colorado College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,700)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/