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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova MHC Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison Bryn Mawr| Smith College | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 98% |
Admission |
Smith College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Smith College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Lafayette 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,729 students)
Smith College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Lafayette College?
- Smith College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Smith College than Lafayette College ($58,480.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Lafayette College ($30,790 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 17.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,336 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Smith College (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 96.6% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($49,109 vs. $24,981)
Smith College vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Smith College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $32,100 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/