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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Paul Smith's College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($43,000.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Paul Smith's College ($21,843 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 20.5% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($12,900 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 45.2% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($35,641 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/