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MHC Bryn Mawr Wellesley Vassar Barnard Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College CMU Clark University Bard College| Smith College | Alma College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Smith College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Smith College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Smith College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,260 students)
Smith College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Alma College?
- Smith College is 29% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Smith College than Alma College ($58,480.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Smith College ($23,995 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 61.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,624 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 41.4% larger than aid received Alma College ($49,109 vs. $34,736)
Smith College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Alma 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 Alma College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Alma College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $600 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,300)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/