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Overview |
Smith College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 89% |
Admission |
Smith College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $171 |
Diversity |
Smith College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Smith College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,842 students)
Smith College vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or SUNY Poly?
- Smith College is 727.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228% higher at Smith College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($58,480.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Smith College ($13,799 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 45.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,008 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Smith College (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 417.1% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($49,109 vs. $9,497)
Smith College vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or SUNY Poly? 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 SUNY Poly and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $4,300 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $48,900)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $2,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $19,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($171 vs. $196)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/