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Overview |
Smith College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Smith College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $245 |
Diversity |
Smith College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 19% |
Students |
Smith College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | D&E 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 650 students)
Smith College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or D&E College?
- Smith College is 95.7% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at Smith College than Davis & Elkins College ($58,480.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Smith College ($20,126 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 100.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($10,125 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 95.5% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($49,109 vs. $25,119)
Smith College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or D&E 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 D&E College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (85% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $11,400 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $37,500)
- Smith College students graduate with a $4,712 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,712)
- Smith College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($196 vs. $245)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/