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Overview |
Smith College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Smith College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | |||
| 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 |
Smith College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Smith College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 686 students)
Smith College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Paul Smith's College?
- Smith College is 82.7% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Smith College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($58,480.00 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 Smith College ($25,056 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 30.8% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,546 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 100.1% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($49,109 vs. $24,545)
Smith College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 1.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (85% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $36,700)
- Smith College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More Smith College 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/