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Overview |
Woodbury University | Smith College | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 64% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Woodbury University | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $196 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 24% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Smith College?
- Smith College is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Smith College than Woodbury University ($58,480.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Woodbury University ($30,790 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 43.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,138 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than Smith College (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 106.2% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($49,109 vs. $23,816)
Woodbury University vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Woodbury University .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- Woodbury University has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Woodbury University vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Woodbury University (85% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $31,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($196 vs. $320)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/