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Overview |
Smith College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,260 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,260 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,310 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,823 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,311 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 94% |
Admission |
Smith College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 1,947 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1408/1540 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Smith College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $217 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,830 students vs. 2,217 students)
Smith College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Dickinson College than Smith College ($62,900.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Dickinson College ($27,823 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 29.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,500 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Smith College (94% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 35.1% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($54,311 vs. $40,209)
Smith College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Smith College .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (43.1%) than Smith College (19.7%)
Smith College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Dickinson College (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($196 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College 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/