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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College Clarkson College| Western Connecticut State University | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| 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 |
WestConn | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
WestConn | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 45% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 686 students)
WestConn vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 395.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Paul Smith's College than Western Connecticut State University ($32,012.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Paul Smith's College ($15,862 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 6.7% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,568 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 171% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($24,545 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science and WestConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/