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Overview |
Alma College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Alma College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Alma 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
- Alma College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 686 students)
Alma College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Paul Smith's College?
- Alma College is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Alma College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($45,346.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Paul Smith's College ($23,995 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 23.1% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($12,624 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 41.5% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($34,736 vs. $24,545)
Alma College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma 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 Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/