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Overview |
Smith College | Siena College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,260 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,260 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,310 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,823 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,311 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
Smith College | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,947 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1408/1540 | 1093/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Smith College | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Siena 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
- Siena College is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (3,623 students vs. 2,830 students)
Smith College vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Siena College?
- Smith College is 43.9% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($61,260.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Smith College than Siena College ($61,260.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Siena College ($27,823 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 27.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,700 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Smith College (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 82.7% larger than aid received Siena College ($54,311 vs. $29,727)
Smith College vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Smith College (19.7%)
Smith College vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Siena 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 Siena College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Siena College (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/