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Overview |
Smith College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Smith College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $282 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Smith College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,426 students)
Smith College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Lawrence?
- Smith College is 9% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Smith College than Lawrence University ($58,480.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Smith College ($26,368 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 76.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($11,520 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 22.5% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($49,109 vs. $40,089)
Smith College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Lawrence University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,600)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,350)
- Smith College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($196 vs. $282)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/