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Overview |
Smith College | Williams | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 45% |
Admission |
Smith College | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $150 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Smith College | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,222 students)
Smith College vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Williams?
- Williams College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Williams than Smith College ($61,450.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Smith College ($20,965 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 31% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,530 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Williams College (64% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Smith College ($57,121 vs. $49,109)
Smith College vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Williams (3.94)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Williams (8.5%)
Smith College vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Williams? 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 Williams and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Smith College (95% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $24,700 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $48,900)
- Williams College students graduate with a $4,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $19,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($150 vs. $196)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/