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Overview |
Smith College | Utica College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 97% |
Admission |
Smith College | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $248 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Smith College | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Utica College | ||
| 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
- Utica College is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Utica College?
- Smith College is 152% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152% higher at Smith College than Utica College ($58,480.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Smith College ($22,372 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 60.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,667 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Smith College (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 252.3% larger than aid received Utica College ($49,109 vs. $13,939)
Smith College vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Utica College (85% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,300)
- Smith College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($196 vs. $248)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/