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NJIT RPI MHC Rutgers NYU RIT Lehigh Northeastern Bryn Mawr IIT UB BU| Smith College | Stevens Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | Stevens | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Smith College | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1380/1510 | ||
| 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 | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $292 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Smith College | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Stevens | ||
| 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Stevens?
- Smith College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Smith College than Stevens Institute of Technology ($58,480.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Stevens ($30,790 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 19.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,080 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Smith College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 53.7% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($49,109 vs. $31,949)
Smith College vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Stevens (3.88)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Stevens? 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 Stevens and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $40,200 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($19,000 vs. $28,250)
- Smith College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($196 vs. $292)
- More Stevens 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/