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Overview |
Smith College | NYU | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 45% |
Admission |
Smith College | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Smith College | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $240 |
Diversity |
Smith College | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Smith College | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or NYU?
- Smith College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Smith College than New York University ($58,480.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Smith College ($29,499 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New York University are 0.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($20,272 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than New York University (64% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 4.3% larger than aid received New York University ($49,109 vs. $47,096)
Smith College vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at NYU (3.79)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than NYU (12.5%)
Smith College vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or NYU? 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 NYU and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Smith College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $27,100 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,250)
- Smith College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/