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Overview |
Vassar | SMU | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 73% |
Admission |
Vassar | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Vassar | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $222 |
Diversity |
Vassar | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Vassar | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 2,459 students)
Vassar vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or SMU?
- Vassar College is 16% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Vassar than Southern Methodist University ($63,840.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than SMU ($30,603 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 7.2% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($16,560 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Methodist University than Vassar College (73% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 42% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($50,193 vs. $35,344)
Vassar vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 75 points higher than at SMU (1330)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SMU (30)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar or SMU? 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 SMU and Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Southern Methodist University (91% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $5,720 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($15,780 vs. $21,500)
- Vassar graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($163 vs. $222)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/