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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 70.1% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at Susquahanna than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($54,440.00 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 Susquahanna ($25,056 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 3.9% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,960 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 66.7% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($40,914 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (77% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/