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The New England Conservatory of Music Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music San Francisco Conservatory of Music Ithaca College Clarkson College Harvard| The Boston Conservatory | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The Boston Conservatory | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 798 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bostonconservatory.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Boston Conservatory | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,560 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,560 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,242 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,649 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,474 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
The Boston Conservatory | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,215 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 557 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.8%Open | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.7%Open | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
The Boston Conservatory | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Boston Conservatory | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
The Boston Conservatory | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 8% |
Students |
The Boston Conservatory | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 45% | ||
Campus |
The Boston Conservatory | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The Boston Conservatory is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (798 students vs. 686 students)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Boston Conservatory or Paul Smith's College?
- The Boston Conservatory is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($41,560.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at The Boston Conservatory than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($41,560.00 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 The Boston Conservatory ($25,056 vs. $42,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 10.9% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($15,546 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than The Boston Conservatory (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 40.5% larger than aid received The Boston Conservatory ($24,545 vs. $17,474)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory.
- The graduation rate at The Boston Conservatory is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates of The Boston Conservatory and Paul Smith's College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($36,700 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/