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MHC Bryn Mawr Wellesley Vassar Barnard Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College Clark University Bard College Skidmore College| Washington College | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Smith College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Washington College | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $196 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Washington College | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Washington 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
- Smith College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Smith College?
- Smith College is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Smith College than Washington College ($58,480.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Washington College ($30,790 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 47% lower than costs at Smith College ($13,834 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Smith College (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 37.6% larger than aid received Washington College ($49,109 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Washington College vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Washington College (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,250)
- Smith College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($196 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/