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Overview |
Unity College | Smith College | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 64% |
Admission |
Unity College | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 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 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 |
Unity College | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Unity College | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Unity College | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Unity 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
- Unity College is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (4,281 students vs. 2,873 students)
Unity College vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or Smith College?
- Smith College is 418.4% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 418.4% higher at Smith College than Unity College ($58,480.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than Smith College ($18,554 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 68% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,104 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Unity College than Smith College (76% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 1,317.3% larger than aid received Unity College ($49,109 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Unity College .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Unity College vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity 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 Unity College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Unity College (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $35,100)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Unity College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/