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MHC Bryn Mawr UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon| Smith College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 29% |
Admission |
Smith College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $237 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Smith College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Wake Forest than Smith College ($61,012.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Smith College ($26,197 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 22.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,652 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Wake Forest University (64% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Smith College ($54,233 vs. $49,109)
Smith College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Smith College .
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Smith College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Smith College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $28,300 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($196 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/