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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Paul Smith's College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 89.9% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at Dickinson College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($60,776.00 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 Dickinson College ($25,056 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 2.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($15,546 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 61.1% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($39,554 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Paul Smith's College .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (84% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $25,300 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $36,700)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/