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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Paul Smith's College than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($32,012.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Paul Smith's College ($10,022 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 69.9% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($9,150 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science as Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 4.1% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($24,545 vs. $23,589)
Paul Smith's College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Paul Smith's College is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (37% vs. 9%)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/