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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Goddard 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (686 students vs. 320 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Goddard College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 75.8% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at Paul Smith's College than Goddard College ($32,012.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Paul Smith's College ($17,931 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 640.3% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($2,100 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Goddard College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 145.4% larger than aid received Goddard College ($24,545 vs. $10,002)
Paul Smith's College vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Paul Smith's College .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Paul Smith's College (84.9%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Paul Smith's College.
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $2,200 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($20,750 vs. $25,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/