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Overview |
Smith College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 0% |
Admission |
Smith College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Smith College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $315 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
Smith College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 569 students)
Smith College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Smith College is 915.3% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 915.3% higher at Smith College than Potomac College Herndon ($58,480.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 79% lower than costs at Smith College ($11,360 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Potomac College Herndon (64% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($49,109 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Smith College .
Smith College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Potomac College Herndon (85% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $2,500 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($19,000 vs. $30,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($196 vs. $315)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/