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Overview |
Smith College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 95% |
Admission |
Smith College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $227 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Smith College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,854 students)
Smith College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Gettysburg College than Smith College ($61,760.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Gettysburg College ($30,790 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 36.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,930 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Smith College (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($49,109 vs. $43,239)
Smith College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Smith College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is the same as at Gettysburg College (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($196 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/