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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Salve Regina University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($45,250.00 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 Salve Regina University ($25,056 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 6.1% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($15,546 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($26,787 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (73% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/