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Overview |
Clark University | Smith College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 64% |
Admission |
Clark University | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | 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
- Clark University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,873 students)
Clark University vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Smith College?
- Smith College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Smith College than Clark University ($58,480.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Clark University ($30,790 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 82.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($11,164 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Smith College (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 65.3% larger than aid received Clark University ($49,109 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Clark University vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Clark University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/