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Overview |
Smith College | UVM | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 98% |
Admission |
Smith College | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $230 |
Diversity |
Smith College | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Smith College | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or UVM?
- Smith College is 259.2% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Smith College than University of Vermont ($58,480.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Smith College ($21,849 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 52.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($13,354 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Smith College (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 155.9% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($49,109 vs. $19,189)
Smith College vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or UVM? 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 UVM and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than University of Vermont (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $4,600 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $3,300 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,300)
- Smith College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($196 vs. $230)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/