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Overview |
Smith College | Columbia | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 52% |
Admission |
Smith College | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $222 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Smith College | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Columbia | ||
| 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
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 7% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Columbia than Smith College ($62,570.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Smith College ($22,058 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 24.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,286 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Columbia University in the City of New York (64% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 24.3% larger than aid received Smith College ($61,061 vs. $49,109)
Smith College vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Columbia (3.91)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Smith College vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Smith College (93% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $58,700 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/