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Overview |
Smith College | Colgate | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 41% |
Admission |
Smith College | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $166 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Smith College | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Colgate | ||
| 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
- Colgate University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Colgate than Smith College ($63,904.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Smith College ($27,074 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 26.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,106 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Colgate University (64% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Smith College ($54,647 vs. $49,109)
Smith College vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Smith College vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Smith College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $26,400 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $48,900)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $19,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($166 vs. $196)
- More Colgate 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/