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Overview |
Smith College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Smith College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Smith College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,909 students)
Smith College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Willamette University?
- Smith College is 30% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Smith College than Willamette University ($58,480.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Willamette University ($30,790 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 41.8% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,340 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 77.3% larger than aid received Willamette University ($49,109 vs. $27,700)
Smith College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Willamette University (3.97)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Willamette University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/