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MHC Bryn Mawr Wellesley JMU Vassar Barnard Bowdoin College Amherst Bates BC Wesley College Clark University| Smith College | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | EMU | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 96% |
Admission |
Smith College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $242 |
Diversity |
Smith College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,334 students)
Smith College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or EMU?
- Smith College is 44.1% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Smith College than Eastern Mennonite University ($58,480.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Smith College ($23,783 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 66.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,240 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Smith College (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 61.2% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($49,109 vs. $30,460)
Smith College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or EMU? 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 EMU and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $5,000 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $4,450 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,450)
- Smith College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($196 vs. $242)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/