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Overview |
Smith College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 50% |
Admission |
Smith College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Smith College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $191 |
Diversity |
Smith College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Smith College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,775 students)
Smith College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or LGCNHS?
- Smith College is 92.3% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at Smith College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($58,480.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than LGCNHS ($30,790 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 84.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($11,000 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (64% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 700.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($49,109 vs. $6,133)
Smith College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Smith College .
- LGCNHS has a higher acceptance rate (45.7%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Smith College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $2,400 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $48,900)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $19,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($191 vs. $196)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/