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MHC Bowdoin College Bryn Mawr Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Wellesley Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College| Wesleyan University | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Smith College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 64% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $196 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,873 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Smith College?
- Wesleyan University is 9% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Wesleyan University than Smith College ($63,722.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Smith College ($21,270 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan University are 11.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,180 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Wesleyan University (64% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Smith College ($59,825 vs. $49,109)
Wesleyan University vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Wesleyan University .
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Smith College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $48,900)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($180 vs. $196)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/