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UConn UVM Penn State MHC Rutgers UMass Dartmouth BU UD University of Massachusetts-Lowell Binghamton University Northeastern Purdue| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass | Smith College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 64% |
Admission |
UMass | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UMass | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $196 |
Diversity |
UMass | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
UMass | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 2,873 students)
UMass vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Smith College?
- Smith College is 261.3% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Smith College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($58,480.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Smith College ($22,291 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 44% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,123 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Smith College (85% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 297.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($49,109 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or UMass .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UMass (3.99)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Smith College (22.9%)
UMass vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $6,300 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($196 vs. $248)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/