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MHC RPI Bryn Mawr Clark University Holy Cross RIT Wellesley Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Vassar| Smith College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | WPI | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 96% |
Admission |
Smith College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Smith College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Smith College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or WPI?
- Smith College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than WPI for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Smith College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($58,480.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than WPI ($30,790 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 22.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,544 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Smith College (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 81.5% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($49,109 vs. $27,059)
Smith College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at WPI (3.9)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or WPI? 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 WPI and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $33,800 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/