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Overview |
Smith College | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 67% |
Admission |
Smith College | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $214 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
Smith College | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Goddard 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 320 students)
Smith College vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Goddard College?
- Smith College is 221.1% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.1% higher at Smith College than Goddard College ($58,480.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Smith College ($17,931 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 868.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($2,100 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goddard College than Smith College (67% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 391% larger than aid received Goddard College ($49,109 vs. $10,002)
Smith College vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Smith College .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Smith College.
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $14,400 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $34,500)
- Smith College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Goddard College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,750)
- Smith College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Goddard College graduates. ($196 vs. $214)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/