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Pomona MHC HMC USC Oxy Scripps College Bryn Mawr UC Berkeley Stanford Emory Northwestern UCLA| Claremont McKenna College | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Smith College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 64% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $196 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | Smith College | ||
| 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
- Smith College is larger than than Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Smith College?
- Claremont McKenna College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Claremont McKenna than Smith College ($60,480.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than Smith College ($28,701 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claremont McKenna College are 8.7% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,712 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Claremont McKenna College (64% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 1.9% larger than aid received Smith College ($50,020 vs. $49,109)
Claremont McKenna vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Claremont McKenna .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Claremont McKenna (3.89)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Smith College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $48,900 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $48,900)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $4,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($14,967 vs. $19,000)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($154 vs. $196)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/