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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 2% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at La Salle University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($32,640.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Paul Smith's College ($17,552 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 6.8% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,550 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 18.3% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($29,025 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Paul Smith's College (84.9%)
Paul Smith's College vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/