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Overview |
Nazareth College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth 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
- Nazareth College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 686 students)
Nazareth College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Paul Smith's College?
- Nazareth College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Nazareth College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($37,330.00 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 Nazareth College ($25,056 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 2.3% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($15,190 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 8.5% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($24,545 vs. $22,625)
Nazareth College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth 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 Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Nazareth College (83.9%)
Nazareth College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Nazareth College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,501)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/