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Overview |
Smith College | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 55% |
Admission |
Smith College | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $250 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Smith College | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Lehigh than Smith College ($58,970.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Smith College ($30,453 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 28% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,890 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Lehigh University (64% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 11.3% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($49,109 vs. $44,116)
Smith College vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Smith College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $40,300 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $5,256 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,256)
- Smith College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($196 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/