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Overview |
Taylor University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | |||
| 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 |
Taylor University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Taylor University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Paul Smith's 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
- Taylor University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 686 students)
Taylor University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Paul Smith's College?
- Taylor University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Taylor University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($37,176.00 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 Taylor University ($25,056 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 40.6% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($11,058 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 5.3% larger than aid received Taylor University ($24,545 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University 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 Taylor University .
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (80% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $36,700)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/