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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Paul Smith's College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Willamette University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($45,000.00 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 Willamette University ($25,056 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 8.4% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,340 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($27,700 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's College or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (77% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/