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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| 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 |
Wesleyan University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 686 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Paul Smith's College?
- Wesleyan University is 99.1% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at Wesleyan University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($63,722.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Paul Smith's College ($21,270 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 16.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,546 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 143.7% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($59,825 vs. $24,545)
Wesleyan University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (92% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $36,700)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/