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UMBC TU Binghamton University MHC Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA NC State| University of Maryland College Park | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Smith College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 2,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $61,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $61,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $21,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $27,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $54,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 68% |
Admission |
Maryland | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 1,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1408/1540 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Maryland | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $196 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Maryland | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 Maryland College Park is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 2,830 students)
Maryland vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Smith College?
- Smith College is 519.5% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($61,260.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at Smith College than University of Maryland College Park ($61,260.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Smith College ($15,833 vs. $27,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 38.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,416 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than University of Maryland College Park (68% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 347.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($54,311 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Smith College (19.7%)
Maryland vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than University of Maryland College Park (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $19,400 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland 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/