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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Maine College of Art | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | 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
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (686 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Paul Smith's College?
- Maine College of Art is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Maine College of Art than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($39,100.00 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 Maine College of Art ($25,056 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 7.7% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,440 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 21.3% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($24,545 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $5,100 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $31,600)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/