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Overview |
Smith College | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Smith College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $266 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Smith College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Ithaca College | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Ithaca College?
- Smith College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Smith College than Ithaca College ($58,480.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Ithaca College ($30,790 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 27.7% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,934 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 65.5% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($49,109 vs. $29,677)
Smith College vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Smith College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Ithaca College (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,750)
- Smith College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($196 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/