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Overview |
Smith College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 94% |
Admission |
Smith College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Smith College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Smith College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,072 students)
Smith College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Smith College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Gustavus Adolphus College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Smith College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($58,480.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Smith College ($30,297 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 84.7% lower than costs at Smith College ($11,010 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Smith College (94% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 49.7% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($49,109 vs. $32,808)
Smith College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Gustavus Adolphus College (3.69)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Gustavus Adolphus College (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/