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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $331 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or JCSU?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 83.2% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at Paul Smith's College than Johnson C Smith University ($32,012.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Paul Smith's College ($20,045 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 119% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($7,100 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 90.1% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($24,545 vs. $12,911)
Paul Smith's College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Paul Smith's College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (2.8) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Paul Smith's College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Paul Smith's College is the same as at Johnson C Smith University (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $6,400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $30,300)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,050)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/