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Overview |
Smith College | Cornell | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 26,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,260 | $65,204 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,260 | $65,204 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,310 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,823 | $26,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,311 | $56,741 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 51% |
Admission |
Smith College | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 65,635 | ||
| Admitted | 1,947 | 5,358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 8.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1408/1540 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $124 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Smith College | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Cornell | ||
| 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 2,830 students)
Smith College vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Cornell than Smith College ($65,204.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Smith College ($26,455 vs. $27,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell University are 14.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,554 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Cornell University (68% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Smith College ($56,741 vs. $54,311)
Smith College vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Cornell (3.9)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (19.7%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Smith College vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Smith College (93% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $49,500 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $48,900)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $19,000)
- Cornell graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($124 vs. $196)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/