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MHC Bryn Mawr Wellesley Lehman Mercy Vassar Barnard Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College Clark University| Smith College | Monroe College Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 7,011 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | monroecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $15,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $9,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $15,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 92% |
Admission |
Smith College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 3,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,196 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 51% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Smith College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $211 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Monroe College Main Campus is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (7,011 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Monroe College-Main Campus?
- Smith College is 279% more expensive to attend than Monroe College-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279% higher at Smith College than Monroe College Main Campus ($58,480.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than Smith College ($9,157 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe College Main Campus are 80% lower than costs at Smith College ($11,300 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monroe College Main Campus than Smith College (92% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 211% larger than aid received Monroe College Main Campus ($49,109 vs. $15,792)
Smith College vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Monroe College-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monroe College-Main Campus or Smith College .
- Monroe College-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Monroe College-Main Campus? 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 Monroe College-Main Campus and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Monroe College Main Campus (85% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $16,400 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $32,500)
- Smith College students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,450)
- Smith College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/