Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
BU BC Tufts Babson MHC NYU Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI Harvard| Northeastern University | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Northeastern | Smith College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | smith.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Northeastern | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $58,480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 64% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Smith College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 |
Northeastern | Smith College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Northeastern | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $196 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Smith College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Northeastern | Smith College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 2,873 students)
Northeastern vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Smith College?
- Northeastern University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Northeastern than Smith College ($59,100.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Northeastern ($30,790 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 10.4% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,430 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Smith College (82% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 16% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($49,109 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Northeastern (3.91)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Northeastern University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,875)
- Smith College graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($196 vs. $288)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/