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Overview |
Smith College | Brown | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 46% |
Admission |
Smith College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $155 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Smith College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Brown?
- Brown University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Brown than Smith College ($62,680.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Smith College ($26,723 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 28.4% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,840 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Brown University (64% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Smith College ($55,847 vs. $49,109)
Smith College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Brown (3.94)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Brown (5.1%)
Smith College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Brown? 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 Brown and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Smith College (95% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $38,700 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $48,900)
- Brown University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,000)
- Brown graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($155 vs. $196)
- More Brown 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/