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Overview |
Smith College | CSE | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Smith College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.12 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Smith College | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
Smith College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Smith College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,122 students)
Smith College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or CSE?
- Smith College is 77.8% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.8% higher at Smith College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($58,480.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Smith College ($21,689 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 59.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,744 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Smith College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 64.2% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($49,109 vs. $29,905)
Smith College vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or CSE? 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 CSE and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $3,400 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,500)
- Smith College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/