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MHC RIT St Lawrence University Bryn Mawr RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College Wellesley UVM Vassar| Smith College | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Smith College | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Clarkson | ||
| 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Clarkson?
- Smith College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Smith College than Clarkson University ($58,480.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Clarkson ($30,790 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 21.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,744 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 19% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($49,109 vs. $41,285)
Smith College vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Clarkson University (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/