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Hamilton College MHC Colgate Middlebury Tufts Vassar BC Bowdoin College Bryn Mawr Bates Williams Northeastern| Colby College | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby College | Smith College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 64% |
Admission |
Colby College | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 |
Colby College | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $196 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Colby College | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | 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 Colby College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Smith College?
- Colby College is 4% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Colby College than Smith College ($60,840.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Smith College ($16,951 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 24.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,330 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Colby College (64% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 25.7% larger than aid received Smith College ($61,714 vs. $49,109)
Colby College vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Colby College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College 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 Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Smith College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $24,500 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $345 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,345)
- Smith College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($196 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/