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Overview |
SHU | Smith College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
SHU | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
SHU | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
SHU | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
SHU | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 76% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,873 students)
SHU vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Smith College?
- Smith College is 26.3% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Smith College than Sacred Heart University ($58,480.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than SHU ($30,790 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart University are 16.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,520 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Smith College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 152% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($49,109 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SHU (3.55)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Smith College (22.9%)
SHU vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Sacred Heart University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/