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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 22% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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
- St. Andrews University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (809 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or St. Andrews University?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 11.9% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Paul Smith's College than St. Andrews University ($32,012.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than St. Andrews University ($25,056 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 35.4% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($11,480 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 44.2% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($24,545 vs. $17,026)
Paul Smith's College vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman St. Andrews University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Paul Smith's College vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $300 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/