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Overview |
UConn | Smith College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 2,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $61,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $61,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $21,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $27,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $54,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 68% |
Admission |
UConn | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 1,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1408/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $196 |
Diversity |
UConn | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
UConn | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 74% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 2,830 students)
UConn vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Smith College?
- Smith College is 275.1% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($61,260.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Smith College than University of Connecticut ($61,260.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Smith College ($22,324 vs. $27,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 52.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($13,996 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Smith College (75% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 219.7% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($54,311 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or UConn .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Smith College (19.7%)
UConn vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Smith 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 Smith College and UConn.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than University of Connecticut (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $13,100 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/