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Overview |
Smith College | Wellesley | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #17 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | wellesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Wellesley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $61,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $61,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $19,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $61,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 59% |
Admission |
Smith College | Wellesley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 8,491 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,152 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 50.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Wellesley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Wellesley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $68,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $8,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $92 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Wellesley | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Smith College | Wellesley | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Wellesley | ||
| 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 Wellesley based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,447 students)
Smith College vs. Wellesley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Wellesley?
- Wellesley College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Wellesley than Smith College ($61,584.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Smith College ($21,362 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wellesley College are 6.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($19,080 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Wellesley College (64% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 24.9% larger than aid received Smith College ($61,328 vs. $49,109)
Smith College vs. Wellesley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Wellesley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wellesley or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wellesley (3.86)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Smith College vs. Wellesley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Wellesley? 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 Wellesley and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Smith College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $19,200 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $48,900)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $10,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $19,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($92 vs. $196)
- More Wellesley 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/