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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University Pace University-New York Ramapo College of New Jersey Clarkson College Saint Xavier University| Fisher College | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| 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 |
Fisher College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 8% |
Students |
Fisher College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | 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
- Fisher College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 686 students)
Fisher College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Paul Smith's College?
- Fisher College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Fisher College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($33,150.00 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 Fisher College ($25,056 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 11.5% lower than costs at Fisher College ($15,546 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($25,406 vs. $24,545)
Fisher College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher 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 Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Paul Smith's College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (2.8) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
Fisher College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $700 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $5,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($19,187 vs. $25,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($198 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/