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MHC Bryn Mawr Wellesley DU CU Boulder Vassar Barnard Wesleyan University Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College| Colorado College | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Smith College | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 64% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
Colorado College | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $196 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Colorado College | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,203 students)
Colorado College vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Smith College?
- Colorado College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Colorado College than Smith College ($64,554.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Colorado College ($30,790 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 41.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,376 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Colorado College (64% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Colorado College ($49,109 vs. $46,160)
Colorado College vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Colorado College (3.98)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Smith College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,000)
- Smith College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado College graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More Colorado 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/