Smith vs. Carleton

The following statements compare Smith College and Carleton College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Carleton's tuition ($65,457) is more expensive than Smith ($61,568).
  • Carleton's acceptance rate (16.63%) is lower than Smith (22.86%).
  • Carleton has higher yield (37.28%) than Smith (37.24%).
  • Carleton's SAT score (1,490) is higher than Smith (1,440).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.
  • Smith (2,873 students) is larger than Carleton (2,059 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Smith ($47,628) has higher amount of financial aid than Carleton ($45,284).
  • Carleton's graduation rate (90%) is higher than Smith (88%).
Smith College

Smith College

Private, 4 years • Northampton, MA #33 Liberal Arts Colleges, #14 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$61,568
Financial Aid
$47,628
Test Scores
1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
22.86% Acceptance Rate
37.24% Yield
Enrollment
2,523 Undergraduate
350 Graduate
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
313 Faculties (full-time)
1,034 Staffs (full-time)
$110,413 Faculty Salary
$71,937 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,200 annual charge
-2,479 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$10,140 annual charge
Carleton College

Carleton College

Private, 4 years • Northfield, MN #15 Liberal Arts Colleges, #1 in Minnesota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$65,457
Financial Aid
$45,284
Test Scores
1,490 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
16.63% Acceptance Rate
37.28% Yield
Enrollment
2,059 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
221 Faculties (full-time)
585 Staffs (full-time)
$113,130 Faculty Salary
$80,510 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,439 annual charge
-1,865 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,551 annual charge
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