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Overview |
Smith College | USciences | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 0% |
Admission |
Smith College | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Smith College | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,420 students)
Smith College vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or USciences?
- Smith College is 126.7% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at Smith College than University of the Sciences ($58,480.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Sciences are 15.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,594 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than University of the Sciences (64% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($49,109 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at USciences (3.63)
Smith College vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or USciences? 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 USciences and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than University of the Sciences (85% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $42,200 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/