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Overview |
Smith College | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 54% |
Admission |
Smith College | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1420/1540 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $162 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Smith College | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,072 students)
Smith College vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Hamilton College than Smith College ($62,050.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Smith College ($24,503 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 27.8% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,910 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Hamilton College (64% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 6.9% larger than aid received Smith College ($52,497 vs. $49,109)
Smith College vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Smith College vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Hamilton 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 Hamilton College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Smith College (89% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $30,100 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $48,900)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $3,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($15,760 vs. $19,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($162 vs. $196)
- More Hamilton 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/