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MHC Case Western RPI Colgate BU Vassar Lehigh Bryn Mawr Hamilton College Syracuse RIT Binghamton University| Smith College | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | U of R | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,260 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,260 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,310 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,823 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,311 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 74% |
Admission |
Smith College | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 1,947 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1408/1540 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $253 |
Diversity |
Smith College | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Smith College | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | U of R | ||
| 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
- University of Rochester is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 2,830 students)
Smith College vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at U of R than Smith College ($63,150.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than U of R ($27,823 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 12.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,924 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Smith College (74% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 30.2% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($54,311 vs. $41,700)
Smith College vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (35.9%) than Smith College (19.7%)
Smith College vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or U of R? 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 U of R and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than University of Rochester (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $22,100 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($196 vs. $253)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/