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Overview |
Smith College | UArts | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Smith College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Smith College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,313 students)
Smith College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or UArts?
- Smith College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Smith College than The University of the Arts ($58,480.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than UArts ($30,790 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of the Arts are 13.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,950 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 92.9% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($49,109 vs. $25,460)
Smith College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Smith College .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or UArts? 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 UArts and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than The University of the Arts (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $14,400 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $34,500)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/