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Overview |
Smith College | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 98% |
Admission |
Smith College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Smith College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Wheaton College | ||
| 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,667 students)
Smith College vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Wheaton College than Smith College ($59,750.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Wheaton College ($30,790 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 37.4% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,800 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Smith College (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 17.9% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($49,109 vs. $41,665)
Smith College vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Wheaton College? 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 Wheaton College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Wheaton College (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College 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/