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Cal Poly vs. Smith

The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Smith College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Smith's tuition ($61,568) is more expensive than Cal Poly ($30,995).
  • Smith's acceptance rate (19.73%) is lower than Cal Poly (29.75%).
  • Smith has higher yield (33.33%) than Cal Poly (27.83%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,480.
  • Smith's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Cal Poly (18 to 1).
  • Cal Poly (22,485 students) is larger than Smith (2,830 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Smith ($53,458) has higher amount of financial aid than Cal Poly ($9,975).
  • Smith's graduation rate (90%) is higher than Cal Poly (85%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,075 In-State
$30,995 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,975
Test Scores
Admission
29.75% Acceptance Rate
27.83% Yield
Enrollment
21,559 Undergraduate
926 Graduate
109 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
931 Faculties (full-time)
2,503 Staffs (full-time)
$95,198 Faculty Salary
$74,774 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,094 annual charge
-8,820 capacity
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Smith College

Smith College

Private, 4 years • Northampton, MA #27 Liberal Arts Colleges, #15 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$61,568
Financial Aid
$53,458
Test Scores
1,480 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
19.73% Acceptance Rate
33.33% Yield
Enrollment
2,506 Undergraduate
324 Graduate
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
338 Faculties (full-time)
1,203 Staffs (full-time)
$110,413 Faculty Salary
$71,937 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,655 annual charge
-2,478 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$10,655 annual charge
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