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Overview |
Smith College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 68% |
Admission |
Smith College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 65% | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Smith College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,577 students)
Smith College vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Penn State Altoona?
- Smith College is 280% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.2% higher at Smith College than Penn State Altoona ($58,480.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Smith College ($20,621 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 56.7% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,984 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Altoona than Smith College (68% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 412.9% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($49,109 vs. $9,574)
Smith College vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Penn State Altoona (85% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,818)
- Smith College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona 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/