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Overview |
Smith College | Swarthmore | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Swarthmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | swarthmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Swarthmore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $58,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $58,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $18,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $20,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $47,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 63% |
Admission |
Smith College | Swarthmore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 14,707 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,019 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 6.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1440/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Swarthmore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Swarthmore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $201 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Swarthmore | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Smith College | Swarthmore | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Swarthmore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,625 students)
Smith College vs. Swarthmore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Swarthmore?
- Swarthmore College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($58,928.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Swarthmore than Smith College ($58,928.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than Smith College ($20,715 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Swarthmore College are 12.8% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,026 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Swarthmore College (64% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 2.9% larger than aid received Swarthmore College ($49,109 vs. $47,703)
Smith College vs. Swarthmore Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Swarthmore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Swarthmore or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Swarthmore (3.9)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Smith College vs. Swarthmore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Swarthmore? 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 Swarthmore and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than Smith College (95% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Swarthmore College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Swarthmore graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Swarthmore graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/