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MHC Bryn Mawr NCAT Morehouse Florida A&M Wellesley Tuskegee University Spelman Vassar Tennessee State University Savannah State University Barnard| Clark Atlanta University | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | Smith College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 64% |
Admission |
CAU | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $196 |
Diversity |
CAU | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 8% |
Students |
CAU | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 76% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,873 students)
CAU vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Smith College?
- Smith College is 166.4% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.4% higher at Smith College than Clark Atlanta University ($58,480.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark Atlanta University than Smith College ($30,015 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 85.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($10,982 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Smith College (83% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 420.7% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($49,109 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or CAU .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CAU (3.28)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Smith College (22.9%)
CAU vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Clark Atlanta University (85% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $10,500 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $38,400)
- Smith College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $31,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($196 vs. $320)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/