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Overview |
Smith College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 63% |
Admission |
Smith College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $277 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Smith College is 280% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.2% higher at Smith College than Penn State Harrisburg ($58,480.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Smith College ($22,096 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 35.8% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,978 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Penn State Harrisburg (64% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 452.9% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($49,109 vs. $8,882)
Smith College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Penn State Harrisburg and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $6,400 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,818)
- Smith College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/