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Overview |
Nichols | Smith College | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Nichols | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Nichols | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Nichols | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Smith College?
- Smith College is 57.4% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at Smith College than Nichols College ($58,480.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Smith College ($27,192 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 44.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,110 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 85.2% larger than aid received Nichols College ($49,109 vs. $26,515)
Nichols vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 1.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Nichols vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols 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 Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Nichols College (85% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/