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Overview |
Smith College | Villanova | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 52% |
Admission |
Smith College | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $273 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Smith College | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Villanova than Smith College ($60,768.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Villanova ($30,790 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 26.4% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,087 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Villanova University (64% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 14.6% larger than aid received Villanova University ($49,109 vs. $42,834)
Smith College vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Smith College (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $36,200 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,497)
- Smith College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($196 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/