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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,976 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or SUNY-ESF?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 352.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Paul Smith's College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($32,012.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Paul Smith's College ($20,928 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 11.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($15,546 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 181.7% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($24,545 vs. $8,713)
Paul Smith's College vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
Paul Smith's College vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $9,500 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $36,700)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/