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Overview |
Smith College | SNU | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Smith College | SNU | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Smith College | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $193 |
Diversity |
Smith College | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Smith College | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | SNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,507 students)
Smith College vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or SNU?
- Smith College is 116.6% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.6% higher at Smith College than Southern Nazarene University ($58,480.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Smith College ($22,098 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 157.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($7,900 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Smith College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 146.2% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($49,109 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SNU (3.3)
Smith College vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or SNU? 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 SNU and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Southern Nazarene University (85% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,900)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($193 vs. $196)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/