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Overview |
Smith College | ODU | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Smith College | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.32 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Smith College | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $301 |
Diversity |
Smith College | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Smith College | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | ODU | ||
| 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
- Smith College is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,276 students)
Smith College vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or ODU?
- Smith College is 78.4% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at Smith College than Ohio Dominican University ($58,480.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than Smith College ($21,881 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 71.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($11,850 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 107.7% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($49,109 vs. $23,646)
Smith College vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ODU (3.32)
- ODU has a higher acceptance rate (52.4%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or ODU? 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 ODU and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Ohio Dominican University (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $4,200 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,700)
- Smith College students graduate with a $10,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $29,125)
- Smith College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($196 vs. $301)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/