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Overview |
Holy Names University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hnu.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Names University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,579 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,579 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,274 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,065 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,236 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Names University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 921 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
Holy Names University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Names University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Holy Names University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Names University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Holy Names 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
- Holy Names University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (959 students vs. 686 students)
Holy Names University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Names University or Paul Smith's College?
- Holy Names University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($41,579.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Holy Names University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($41,579.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Names University than Paul Smith's College ($23,065 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Names University are 8.9% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,274 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Holy Names University as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Names University students is 35.4% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($33,236 vs. $24,545)
Holy Names University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Names 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 Holy Names University .
- Accepted freshman Holy Names University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Holy Names University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Paul Smith's College (84.9%)
Holy Names University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Names 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 Holy Names University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Names University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Holy Names University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Names University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Names University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Names University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/