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MHC Bryn Mawr Wellesley TU Vassar Barnard UMES Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College Clark University| University of Baltimore | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Smith College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 64% |
Admission |
UB | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
UB | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $196 |
Diversity |
UB | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
UB | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UB | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,873 students)
UB vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Smith College?
- Smith College is 701.5% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.9% higher at Smith College than University of Baltimore ($58,480.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Smith College ($18,122 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Baltimore are 5.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($19,350 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Smith College (88% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 551% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($49,109 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or UB .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 1.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Smith College (22.9%)
UB vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $11,700 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/