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Overview |
Smith College | Neumann | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Smith College | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 905/1085 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Smith College | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 17% |
Students |
Smith College | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,155 students)
Smith College vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Neumann?
- Smith College is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Smith College than Neumann University ($58,480.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Neumann University than Smith College ($28,707 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Neumann University are 22.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,600 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 91.7% larger than aid received Neumann University ($49,109 vs. $25,623)
Smith College vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Neumann University (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,600)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/