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Overview |
Eckerd College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd 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
- Eckerd College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 686 students)
Eckerd College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Paul Smith's College?
- Eckerd College is 50.6% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Eckerd College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($48,220.00 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 Eckerd College ($25,056 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 12.2% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($13,854 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 7.8% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($26,456 vs. $24,545)
Eckerd College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd 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 Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd 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 Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/