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Overview |
Smith College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 66% |
Admission |
Smith College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Smith College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Berks based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,077 students)
Smith College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Penn State Berks?
- Smith College is 280% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks 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 Berks ($58,480.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Smith College ($21,728 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 41.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,334 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Berks than Smith College (66% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 475.9% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($49,109 vs. $8,528)
Smith College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Penn State Berks (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,818)
- Smith College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks 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/