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AU Georgetown MHC Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Bryn Mawr Miami Syracuse| George Washington University | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Smith College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 2,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $61,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $61,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $21,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $27,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $54,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 68% |
Admission |
George Washington | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 1,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1408/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
George Washington | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 74% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 2,830 students)
George Washington vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Smith College?
- George Washington University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at George Washington than Smith College ($64,700.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than George Washington ($27,823 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 30.7% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,300 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Smith College (77% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 53.6% larger than aid received George Washington University ($54,311 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (43.5%) than Smith College (19.7%)
George Washington vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than George Washington University (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $31,600 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $5,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,962)
- Smith College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More George Washington 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/