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Overview |
Smith College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,260 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,260 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,310 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,823 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,311 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 77% |
Admission |
Smith College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 1,947 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1408/1540 | 1290/1440 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $270 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Smith College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,830 students)
Smith College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Bard College than Smith College ($62,790.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Smith College ($25,218 vs. $27,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 18.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,040 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Smith College (77% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Smith College ($56,380 vs. $54,311)
Smith College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Smith College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Smith College (19.7%)
Smith College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Bard 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 Bard College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Bard College (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,600)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,194)
- Smith College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($196 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/