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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Smith College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 64% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $196 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Smith College?
- Smith College is 231.7% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.7% higher at Smith College than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($58,480.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Smith College ($18,198 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 50.7% lower than costs at Smith College ($13,500 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Smith College (84% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 334.7% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($49,109 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 1.68 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of 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 Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $19,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($124 vs. $196)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/