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Overview |
Smith College | Penn | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 28,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,260 | $58,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,260 | $58,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,310 | $18,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,823 | $26,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,311 | $59,721 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 48% |
Admission |
Smith College | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 59,465 | ||
| Admitted | 1,947 | 3,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 5.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1408/1540 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $213 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Smith College | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (28,711 students vs. 2,830 students)
Smith College vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Penn?
- Smith College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($61,260.00 vs. $58,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Smith College than University of Pennsylvania ($61,260.00 vs. $58,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Smith College ($26,017 vs. $27,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pennsylvania are 15.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,496 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 10% larger than aid received Smith College ($59,721 vs. $54,311)
Smith College vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Penn (3.95)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (19.7%) than Penn (5.9%)
Smith College vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Penn? 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 Penn and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Smith College (96% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $74,700 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,633)
- Smith College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Penn graduates. ($196 vs. $213)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/