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Overview |
Smith College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 85% |
Admission |
Smith College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $167 |
Diversity |
Smith College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Smith College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Smith College is 727.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.4% higher at Smith College than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($58,480.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Smith College ($12,329 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 76.4% lower than costs at Smith College ($11,530 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Smith College (85% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 356.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($49,109 vs. $10,768)
Smith College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (85% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $2,300 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $2,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($16,246 vs. $19,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($167 vs. $196)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/