Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt MHC NYU UVA Northwestern Penn Emory| Georgetown University | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Georgetown | Smith College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | smith.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Georgetown | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $58,480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 64% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Smith College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1370/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Smith College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Georgetown | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $196 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Smith College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Georgetown | Smith College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | 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
- Georgetown University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,873 students)
Georgetown vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Smith College?
- Georgetown University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Georgetown than Smith College ($61,872.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Georgetown ($30,790 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown University are 8.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,824 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Georgetown University (64% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 6.9% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($49,109 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Smith College (94% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $70,000 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $48,900)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $19,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($160 vs. $196)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/