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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #308 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1163/1348 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Paul Smith's College | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 14% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Champlain College | ||
| 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
- Champlain College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Champlain College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($43,800.00 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 Champlain College ($25,056 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 5% lower than costs at Champlain College ($15,546 vs. $16,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science as Champlain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Champlain College students is 8% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($26,498 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Champlain College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Champlain 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 Champlain College and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Champlain College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Champlain College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $1,643 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,643)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Champlain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/