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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Paul Smith's College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $332 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Claflin University?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 94.3% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at Paul Smith's College than Claflin University ($32,012.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Paul Smith's College ($19,951 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 64% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($9,480 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 79.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($24,545 vs. $13,707)
Paul Smith's College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Claflin University (78%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $6,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $30,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,184)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/