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Overview |
Smith College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 70% |
Admission |
Smith College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,196 students)
Smith College vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Penn State Brandywine?
- Smith College is 299.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.5% higher at Smith College than Penn State Brandywine ($58,480.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Smith College ($21,600 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 46% lower than costs at Smith College ($13,930 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than Smith College (70% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 409.5% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($49,109 vs. $9,638)
Smith College vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Smith College .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Penn State Brandywine (85% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,818)
- Smith College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/