College comparison

Colorado College vs Smith

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO	Smith Northampton, MA
Acceptance rateColorado College is more selective	18%	21%
SAT (25–75)	1230–1460	1420–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,014	2,544
Avg net price	$33,375	$27,579
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Colorado Springs, CO	Northampton, MA

Quick answers

Is Colorado College or Smith College harder to get into?

Colorado College is more selective: Colorado College's acceptance rate is approximately 18% and Smith College's is approximately 21% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Colorado College vs Smith College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1230–1460 at Colorado College and 1420–1540 at Smith College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.