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California College of the Arts Catholic University of America Clarkson College| Gallaudet University | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 597 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,016 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,016 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,892 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,025 | $26,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,446 | $24,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 425 | 939 | ||
| Admitted | 259 | 852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.5% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/933 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Gallaudet University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 96% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gallaudet University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,364 students vs. 597 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 88.1% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $17,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.1% higher at Paul Smith's College than Gallaudet University ($32,012.00 vs. $17,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Paul Smith's College ($15,025 vs. $26,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gallaudet University are 8.2% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,892 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Gallaudet University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 0.4% larger than aid received Gallaudet University ($24,536 vs. $24,446)
Gallaudet University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University .
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Gallaudet University (60.9%)
Gallaudet University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Gallaudet University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $5,000 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $8,459 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($16,541 vs. $25,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($171 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/