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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 352.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at Paul Smith's College than SUNY at Fredonia ($32,012.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Paul Smith's College ($15,795 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 9.6% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,180 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 127.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($24,545 vs. $10,794)
Paul Smith's College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Fredonia students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than SUNY at Fredonia (84.6%)
Paul Smith's College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Fredonia earn on average $5,600 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $36,700)
- SUNY at Fredonia and Paul Smith's College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia and Paul Smith's College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/