Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Georgia Florida Clarkson College| Wheelock College | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wheelock College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wheelock College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $32,012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 955 | ||
| Admitted | - | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Wheelock College | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | - | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | 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
- Wheelock College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (890 students vs. 686 students)
Wheelock College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Paul Smith's College?
- Wheelock College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Wheelock College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($34,950.00 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 Wheelock College ($25,056 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheelock College are 3.8% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,975 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 12.7% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($24,545 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock 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 Wheelock College .
- Accepted freshman Wheelock College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (2.92) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
Wheelock College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $400 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,300)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheelock College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/