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Overview |
Smith College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,260 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,260 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,310 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,823 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,311 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 82% |
Admission |
Smith College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 1,947 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1408/1540 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Smith College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 2,830 students)
Smith College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Syracuse than Smith College ($61,310.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Syracuse ($27,823 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 15.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,444 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Smith College (82% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 86.6% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($54,311 vs. $29,110)
Smith College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Smith College (19.7%)
Smith College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Syracuse University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/