Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
William & Mary MHC Davidson University of Richmond UVA Lehigh Emory Bryn Mawr Villanova Colgate Georgetown George Washington| Smith College | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Smith College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | wlu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Smith College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $60,590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 61% |
Admission |
Smith College | Washington and Lee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 38.9% | ||
| 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 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Smith College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $222 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Washington and Lee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Washington and Lee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Smith College is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,243 students)
Smith College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Washington and Lee than Smith College ($60,590.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Smith College ($24,733 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 20.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,920 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Washington and Lee University (64% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Smith College ($55,567 vs. $49,109)
Smith College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Smith College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Smith College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $40,100 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee 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/