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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Smith College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 64% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $196 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,873 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Smith College?
- Smith College is 5,928.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 729.5% higher at Smith College than Fitchburg State University ($58,480.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Smith College ($15,535 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 50.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($13,516 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Smith College (76% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 592.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($49,109 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Fitchburg State University (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,000)
- Smith College students graduate with a $3,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,685)
- Smith College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($196 vs. $234)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/