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Overview |
UD | Smith College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 64% |
Admission |
UD | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $196 |
Diversity |
UD | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
UD | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UD | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 2,873 students)
UD vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Smith College?
- Smith College is 337.4% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Smith College than University of Delaware ($58,480.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Smith College ($18,044 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 42.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,234 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Smith College (88% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 296.8% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($49,109 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or UD .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UD (3.94)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Smith College (22.9%)
UD vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than University of Delaware (85% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $12,400 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $5,203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,203)
- Smith College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($196 vs. $250)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/