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MHC Bryn Mawr Wellesley Vassar Barnard F&M Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College Clark University Bard College| Trinity Washington University | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $196 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Smith College?
- Smith College is 130.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.6% higher at Smith College than Trinity Washington University ($58,480.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Smith College ($13,586 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 73.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($11,750 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Smith College (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 153.2% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($49,109 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Trinity College vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Trinity Washington University (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,400)
- Smith College students graduate with a $12,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $31,649)
- Smith College graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($196 vs. $327)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/