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Overview |
Smith College | Davidson | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 65% |
Admission |
Smith College | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $175 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Smith College | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Davidson | ||
| 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
- Smith College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,927 students)
Smith College vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Davidson?
- Smith College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Smith College than Davidson College ($58,480.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Smith College ($26,704 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 29.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,750 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Smith College (65% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Davidson College ($49,109 vs. $46,496)
Smith College vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Smith College vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Smith College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $14,600 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $48,900)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($175 vs. $196)
- More Davidson 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/