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Overview |
Houghton College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | |||
| 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 |
Houghton College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Houghton College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Houghton 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
- Houghton College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (833 students vs. 686 students)
Houghton College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 101.3% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Paul Smith's College than Houghton College ($32,012.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Paul Smith's College ($21,550 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 50.4% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($10,336 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 185.8% larger than aid received Houghton College ($24,545 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton 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 Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman Houghton College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton 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 Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/