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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Paul Smith's College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Wofford College | ||
| 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Wofford College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($49,760.00 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 Wofford College ($25,056 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 4.2% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,920 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 46.7% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($36,005 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (79% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $21,400 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,747)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/