| Paul Smith's College vs. Excelsior |
| Rankings* | #73 in Federal Region II Universities #102 in New York Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,049 | Undergraduate Tuition | - |
| $26,444 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$23,058 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$2,887 |
| Admission | ||
| 84.92% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 24.04% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller686 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,833 |
| Smaller668 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,983 |
| Smaller18 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,850 |
| Smaller18 | Online Student Population | Larger15,833 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduate Rate | - |
| 69% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 735) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,324) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 63 | Number of faculties | 676 |
| Higher$51,530 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$47,800 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.