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Overview |
Smith College | Reed | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 60% |
Admission |
Smith College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Smith College | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $165 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Smith College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Reed | ||
| 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
- Smith College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,534 students)
Smith College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Reed?
- Reed College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Reed than Smith College ($64,450.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Reed ($30,790 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 27.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,950 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Reed College (64% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Reed College ($49,109 vs. $47,864)
Smith College vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have at the same average high school GPA (4.0) as students at Reed (4.0)
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (30.8%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Reed? 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 Reed and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Reed College (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($165 vs. $196)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/