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MHC Sewanee Bryn Mawr Trinity Centre College Furman Hendrix College Denison Tulane Wellesley Vanderbilt Miami| Smith College | Rhodes College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 97% |
Admission |
Smith College | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $271 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Rhodes College | ||
| 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 Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,008 students)
Smith College vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Rhodes College?
- Smith College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Smith College than Rhodes College ($58,480.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Smith College ($30,672 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 65.4% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,296 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Smith College (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 37.5% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($49,109 vs. $35,712)
Smith College vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Rhodes College (3.99)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Rhodes College (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,217 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,217)
- Smith College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($196 vs. $271)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/