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Overview |
Otis College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #370 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otis.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otis College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,100 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,100 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,929 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,198 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,017 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Otis College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,083 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 1,735 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | |||
| 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 |
Otis College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otis College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Otis College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Otis College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Otis College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otis College of Art and Design is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,312 students vs. 686 students)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otis College of Art and Design or Paul Smith's College?
- Otis College of Art and Design is 53.4% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($49,100.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Otis College of Art and Design than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($49,100.00 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 Otis College of Art and Design ($25,056 vs. $48,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 8.9% lower than costs at Otis College of Art and Design ($15,546 vs. $16,929)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Otis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 16.8% larger than aid received Otis College of Art and Design ($24,545 vs. $21,017)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otis College of Art and Design 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 Otis College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Otis College of Art and Design students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Otis College of Art and Design (83.3%)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otis College of Art and Design 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 Otis College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Otis College of Art and Design is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Otis College of Art and Design earn on average $14,400 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otis College of Art and Design graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otis College of Art and Design graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otis College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/