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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| 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 |
Paul Smith's College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Alvernia University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($39,100.00 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 Alvernia University ($25,056 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 10.8% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,030 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($25,757 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/