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Overview |
Smith College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 98% |
Admission |
Smith College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Smith College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Bennington | ||
| 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
- Smith College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 880 students)
Smith College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Bennington than Smith College ($60,648.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Bennington ($30,790 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennington College are 14.8% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,720 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Smith College (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Smith College ($49,183 vs. $49,109)
Smith College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Bennington College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $31,700)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/