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Overview |
Smith College | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Smith College | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $266 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
Smith College | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Wilson College | ||
| 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
- Smith College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,360 students)
Smith College vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Wilson College?
- Smith College is 132.1% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.1% higher at Smith College than Wilson College ($58,480.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Smith College ($23,923 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 70% lower than costs at Smith College ($11,968 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Smith College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 244.8% larger than aid received Wilson College ($49,109 vs. $14,241)
Smith College vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Wilson College (85% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $34,700)
- Smith College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,750)
- Smith College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($196 vs. $266)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College 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/