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Overview |
Smith College | F&M | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 63% |
Admission |
Smith College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $227 |
Diversity |
Smith College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Smith College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,990 students)
Smith College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at F&M than Smith College ($65,652.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than F&M ($30,790 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 35.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,040 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Franklin and Marshall College (64% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Smith College ($49,177 vs. $49,109)
Smith College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Smith College .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or F&M? 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 F&M and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is the same as at Franklin and Marshall College (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($196 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/