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Temple Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York PAFA Clarkson College UNCSA| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | UArts | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 597 | 1,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $54,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $54,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,370 | $44,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,536 | $26,324 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 939 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 852 | 1,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Paul Smith's College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,207 students vs. 597 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 68.7% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($54,010.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at UArts than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($54,010.00 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 UArts ($26,370 vs. $44,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 18.1% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($16,106 vs. $19,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 7.3% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($26,324 vs. $24,536)
Paul Smith's College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Paul Smith's College .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than UArts (78.2%)
Paul Smith's College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or UArts? 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 UArts and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $2,200 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,500)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts 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/