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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Paul Smith's College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 82.6% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at Syracuse than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($58,440.00 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 Syracuse ($25,056 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 10.4% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($15,546 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 41.5% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($34,737 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (80% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $29,200 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/