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Overview |
Smith College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 93% |
Admission |
Smith College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 47% | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 623 students)
Smith College vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Smith College is 299.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill ($58,480.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than Smith College ($17,252 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 166.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($7,644 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Schuylkill than Smith College (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 287.8% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($49,109 vs. $12,665)
Smith College vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (3.2)
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Schuylkill and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,818)
- Smith College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Schuylkill 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/