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Overview |
Bates | Smith College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 64% |
Admission |
Bates | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $196 |
Diversity |
Bates | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Bates | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Smith College?
- Bates College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Bates than Smith College ($61,066.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Smith College ($27,491 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 18.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,224 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Bates College (64% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 4.7% larger than aid received Smith College ($51,414 vs. $49,109)
Bates vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Bates .
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Smith College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $26,800 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $48,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $4,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $19,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($149 vs. $196)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/