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MHC Fairfield University Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn Syracuse Bryn Mawr Villanova UMass| Smith College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | Providence | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 81% |
Admission |
Smith College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Smith College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Providence?
- Smith College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Smith College than Providence College ($58,480.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Providence ($30,790 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 23% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,540 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Smith College (81% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 58.6% larger than aid received Providence College ($49,109 vs. $30,971)
Smith College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Providence? 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 Providence and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is the same as at Providence College (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/