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Overview |
Thomas College | Smith College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas College | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Thomas College | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Smith College?
- Smith College is 102% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102% higher at Smith College than Thomas College ($58,480.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Smith College ($22,070 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 69.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($11,998 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 136.9% larger than aid received Thomas College ($49,109 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Thomas College vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or Smith 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 Smith College and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Thomas College (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,000)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/