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MHC Bryn Mawr Roosevelt University DePaul Wellesley Vassar Barnard Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College Clark University| Columbia College Chicago | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Smith College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $196 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Columbia College | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,873 students)
Columbia College vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Smith College?
- Smith College is 99.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.8% higher at Smith College than Columbia College Chicago ($58,480.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Smith College ($28,387 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College Chicago are 13% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,000 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Smith College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 172.5% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($49,109 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Columbia College vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (85% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $37,300)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/