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Overview |
Dean College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dean College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Dean College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dean College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 8% |
Students |
Dean College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 686 students)
Dean College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Paul Smith's College?
- Dean College is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Dean College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($43,200.00 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 Dean College ($25,056 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 19.3% lower than costs at Dean College ($15,546 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dean College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 22.1% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($29,972 vs. $24,545)
Dean College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean 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 Dean College .
- Accepted freshman Dean College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (2.88) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Dean College (75.9%)
Dean College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean 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 Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $1,500 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $8,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($16,353 vs. $25,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($169 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/