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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Smith College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $196 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 76% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,873 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Smith College?
- Smith College is 302.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at Smith College than University of Massachusetts Boston ($58,480.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Smith College ($17,123 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 20.4% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,896 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Smith College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 342.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($49,109 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Smith College (22.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (85% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $2,300 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $3,060 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,060)
- Smith College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($196 vs. $228)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/