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RPI MHC Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT Bryn Mawr U of R MIT| Smith College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | RIT | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,260 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,260 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,310 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,823 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,311 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
Smith College | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,947 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1408/1540 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Smith College | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $289 |
Diversity |
Smith College | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Smith College | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 2,830 students)
Smith College vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or RIT ?
- Smith College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($61,260.00 vs. $56,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Smith College than Rochester Institute of Technology ($61,260.00 vs. $56,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than RIT ($27,823 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 37.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,516 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Smith College (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 70.1% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($54,311 vs. $31,931)
Smith College vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Smith College (19.7%)
Smith College vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or RIT ? 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 RIT and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $16,000 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($19,000 vs. $28,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($196 vs. $289)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/