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NYU Columbia Wellesley MHC Vassar Cornell Georgetown Bryn Mawr BC Swarthmore BU Williams| Smith College | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | Barnard | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 45% |
Admission |
Smith College | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Barnard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $184 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Smith College | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Barnard | ||
| 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
- Barnard College is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Barnard?
- Barnard College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Barnard than Smith College ($60,478.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Smith College ($26,009 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barnard College are 5% lower than costs at Smith College ($19,364 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Barnard College (64% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Smith College ($53,817 vs. $49,109)
Smith College vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Barnard (3.85)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Smith College vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Barnard? 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 Barnard and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Smith College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $48,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $1,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $19,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($184 vs. $196)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/