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Overview |
Smith College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 875 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 82% |
Admission |
Smith College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 875 students)
Smith College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Smith College is 299.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton ($58,480.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Smith College ($16,594 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 56.7% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,984 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Smith College (82% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 353.7% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($49,109 vs. $10,823)
Smith College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Smith College .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (85% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,818)
- Smith College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/