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Overview |
Smith College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 44% |
Admission |
Smith College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $277 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Penn State?
- Smith College is 218.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at Smith College than Penn State Main Campus ($58,480.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Smith College ($26,747 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 59.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,744 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Penn State Main Campus (64% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 387.9% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($49,109 vs. $10,066)
Smith College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Smith College .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Smith College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $6,400 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,818)
- Smith College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/