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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $348 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Virginia Union 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Virginia Union University?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 204% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204% higher at Paul Smith's College than Virginia Union University ($32,012.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Paul Smith's College ($21,057 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 67.4% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($9,286 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 185.5% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($24,545 vs. $8,597)
Paul Smith's College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Paul Smith's College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (2.8) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Paul Smith's College is higher than Virginia Union University (37% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $3,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,300)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,750)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($258 vs. $348)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/