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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College Clarkson College| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | CHC | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Paul Smith's College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | CHC | ||
| 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
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at CHC than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($38,950.00 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 CHC ($25,056 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 29.6% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($12,000 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 19.3% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($29,288 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Paul Smith's College (84.9%)
Paul Smith's College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or CHC? 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 CHC and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,481)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/