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MHC BU Bryn Mawr NYU Fordham Syracuse Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Skidmore College Pratt Institute Wellesley| Emerson College | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Smith College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 64% |
Admission |
Emerson | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $196 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emerson | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,873 students)
Emerson vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Smith College?
- Smith College is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Smith College than Emerson College ($58,480.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Emerson ($30,790 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emerson College are 4.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($19,528 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Smith College (78% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 101.6% larger than aid received Emerson College ($49,109 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Emerson vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Emerson College (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $300 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($196 vs. $242)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/