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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | PLU | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1253/1423 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Paul Smith's College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 54.5% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at PLU than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($49,472.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Paul Smith's College ($24,825 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 31.5% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($11,826 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 48.4% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($36,435 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Paul Smith's College (84.9%)
Paul Smith's College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or PLU? 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 PLU and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,800)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/