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Overview |
Smith College | St John's College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 95% |
Admission |
Smith College | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.74 | ||
| 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 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Smith College | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | St John's 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 St John's College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 439 students)
Smith College vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or St John's College?
- Smith College is 62.3% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at Smith College than St John's College ($58,480.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Smith College ($29,265 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 38.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,710 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Smith College (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 119% larger than aid received St John's College ($49,109 vs. $22,423)
Smith College vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at St John's College (3.74)
- St John's College has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or St John's 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 St John's College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than St John's College (85% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $13,300 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $35,600)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/