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MHC Bryn Mawr Wellesley Vassar Barnard Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College Clark University Bard College Skidmore College| Maine College of Art | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Smith College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Maine College of Art | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | 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
- Smith College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Smith College?
- Smith College is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Smith College than Maine College of Art ($58,480.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Maine College of Art ($30,790 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 40.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,440 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 142.8% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($49,109 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Maine College of Art .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Maine College of Art vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Maine College of Art (85% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $17,300 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $31,600)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/