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MHC Bryn Mawr Drew University Monmouth University Wellesley FDU Montclair State University Vassar Barnard Kean Pace University-New York Bowdoin College| Smith College | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | FDU | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Smith College | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
Smith College | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Smith College | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | FDU | ||
| 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,823 students)
Smith College vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or FDU?
- Smith College is 75.8% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at Smith College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($58,480.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Smith College ($21,408 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 30.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,588 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 72.7% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($49,109 vs. $28,436)
Smith College vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or FDU? 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 FDU and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $4,000 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/