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George Washington MHC Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Bryn Mawr Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon| American University | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Smith College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 2,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $61,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $61,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $21,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $27,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $54,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 68% |
Admission |
AU | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 1,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1408/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $196 |
Diversity |
AU | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
AU | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 74% | ||
Campus |
AU | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 2,830 students)
AU vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Smith College?
- Smith College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($61,260.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Smith College than American University ($61,260.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than AU ($27,823 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 25.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,012 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than American University (68% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 73% larger than aid received American University ($54,311 vs. $31,402)
AU vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or AU .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (47.4%) than Smith College (19.7%)
AU vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Smith College? 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 Smith College and AU.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than American University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,250)
- Smith College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($196 vs. $250)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/