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Overview |
Smith College | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 89% |
Admission |
Smith College | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 23% | ||
| 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 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1340/1500 | ||
| 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 | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $234 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Smith College | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Macalester 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 Macalester College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,175 students)
Smith College vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Macalester College than Smith College ($62,270.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Macalester College ($30,790 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 45.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,000 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Smith College (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 22% larger than aid received Macalester College ($49,109 vs. $40,262)
Smith College vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Macalester 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 Macalester College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Smith College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $3,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,670)
- Smith College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($196 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College 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/