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Overview |
Assumption College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Assumption College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Assumption 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
- Assumption College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 686 students)
Assumption College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Paul Smith's College?
- Assumption College is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Assumption College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($46,680.00 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 Assumption College ($25,056 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 6.8% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,562 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 32.4% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($32,492 vs. $24,545)
Assumption College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption 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 Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $21,100 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/