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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Paul Smith's College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $153 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Alfred State 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Alfred State College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 352.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.2% higher at Paul Smith's College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($32,012.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Paul Smith's College ($17,262 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 14.1% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($13,620 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 178% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($24,545 vs. $8,830)
Paul Smith's College vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Alfred State College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $5,400 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,700)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/