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RIT Stevens MHC Binghamton University Northeastern U of R Lehigh MIT WPI Case Western Cornell SUNY Stony Brook| Smith College | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | RPI | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 6,968 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $58,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $58,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $39,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $38,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 90% |
Admission |
Smith College | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 16,863 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 10,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $284 |
Diversity |
Smith College | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | RPI | ||
| 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
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (6,968 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($58,600.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at RPI than Smith College ($58,600.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than RPI ($30,790 vs. $39,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 19.8% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,980 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than Smith College (90% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 27.1% larger than aid received Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($49,109 vs. $38,636)
Smith College vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at RPI (3.88)
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or RPI? 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 RPI and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $33,600 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($196 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/