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Overview |
Worcester State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 686 students)
Worcester State University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 3,200.2% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 354.1% higher at Paul Smith's College than Worcester State University ($32,012.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Paul Smith's College ($14,435 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 17.4% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($13,245 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 317.4% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($24,545 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State 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 Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Paul Smith's College (84.9%)
Worcester State University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State 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 Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $36,700)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/