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Overview |
Smith College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Smith College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $263 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Trinity | ||
| 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 Trinity based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,692 students)
Smith College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Trinity?
- Smith College is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Smith College than Trinity University ($58,480.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Smith College ($30,038 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 43.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,134 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Smith College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 46.1% larger than aid received Trinity University ($49,109 vs. $33,614)
Smith College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Trinity University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($196 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/