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MHC TU Bryn Mawr Frostburg State University UMES Wellesley Maryland Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland Vassar UMBC Barnard| Salisbury University | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Smith College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 64% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $196 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Salisbury | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,873 students)
Salisbury vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Smith College?
- Smith College is 674% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.3% higher at Smith College than Salisbury University ($58,480.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Smith College ($19,756 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 56.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,990 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Smith College (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 610% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($49,109 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Salisbury vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Salisbury University (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $1,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,153)
- Smith College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($196 vs. $208)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury 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/