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Overview |
Smith College | KSC | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Smith College | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Smith College | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $271 |
Diversity |
Smith College | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Smith College | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | KSC | ||
| 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,872 students)
Smith College vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or KSC?
- Smith College is 397.5% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158% higher at Smith College than Keene State College ($58,480.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Smith College ($19,546 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 50.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($13,534 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Smith College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 387% larger than aid received Keene State College ($49,109 vs. $10,085)
Smith College vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or KSC? 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 KSC and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Keene State College (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $4,500 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,400)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,295)
- Smith College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($196 vs. $271)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/