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MHC Pratt Institute Bryn Mawr MICA Wellesley Yale Cooper Union Syracuse Harvard Vassar Carnegie Mellon Cornell| Smith College | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | RISD | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 34% |
Admission |
Smith College | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Smith College | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,620 students)
Smith College vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or RISD?
- Smith College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Smith College than Rhode Island School of Design ($58,480.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than RISD ($30,790 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 33.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,234 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Rhode Island School of Design (64% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 31% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($49,109 vs. $37,480)
Smith College vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at RISD (3.71)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than RISD (17.4%)
Smith College vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or RISD? 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 RISD and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Smith College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island School of Design earn on average $2,200 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/