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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Misericordia 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Misericordia University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($34,100.00 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 Misericordia University ($25,056 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 5.2% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,776 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 6.7% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($24,545 vs. $23,008)
Paul Smith's College vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Paul Smith's College (84.9%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (64% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/