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MHC Kenyon Wooster Oberlin Bucknell Lafayette College Bryn Mawr Skidmore College DePauw Miami Miami Union College| Smith College | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | Denison | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 97% |
Admission |
Smith College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,416 students)
Smith College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Denison?
- Denison University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Denison than Smith College ($60,000.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Denison ($30,790 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 41.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,400 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Smith College (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 34.6% larger than aid received Denison University ($49,109 vs. $36,497)
Smith College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Denison (22%)
Smith College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Denison? 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 Denison and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Denison University (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/