Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's yield is 8 pts higher than Ripon's
Yield rate - 2
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science admits 77% vs. 80% at Ripon
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceAccessible
- RiponAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceTest-blind
- RiponTest-optional
How they read a record
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Ripon
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | Ripon |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why