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Overview |
Smith College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 96% |
Admission |
Smith College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $234 |
Diversity |
Smith College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Smith College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,337 students)
Smith College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Smith College is 72.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Smith College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($58,480.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Smith College ($18,701 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 65.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,264 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Smith College (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 73% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($49,109 vs. $28,392)
Smith College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (85% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $5,700 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,200)
- Smith College students graduate with a $3,718 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,718)
- Smith College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($196 vs. $234)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/