Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Clarkson College| Mount Ida College | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Mount Ida College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,555 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountida.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Mount Ida College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,200 | $32,012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,200 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,680 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,631 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,083 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Ida College | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,217 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,409 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Mount Ida College | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Mount Ida College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount Ida College | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Mount Ida College | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | - | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 45% | ||
Campus |
Mount Ida 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
- Mount Ida College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,555 students vs. 686 students)
Mount Ida College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Ida College or Paul Smith's College?
- Mount Ida College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($34,200.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Mount Ida College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($34,200.00 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 Mount Ida College ($25,056 vs. $27,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Ida College are 13.6% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($13,680 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Mount Ida College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 16.4% larger than aid received Mount Ida College ($24,545 vs. $21,083)
Mount Ida College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida College .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Mount Ida College (74.9%)
Mount Ida College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Ida College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Mount Ida College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Ida College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Ida College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Ida College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/