I actually attended Vassar and visit frequently for a variety of reasons. @Lindagaf is offering a description consistent with what I experienced and continue to observe.
FYI a lot of job recruitment at smaller schools (like Vassar or Smith) does take place initially on campus and is followed up in person (particular in NYC). Specifically I was part of a panel of Wall Street veterans that would return to campus annually to host a Women in finance symposium that would include recruitment teams from our various financial institutions. I can’t speak to Smith but in the case of Vassar the proximity to NYC does help with career placement and internships.
I remain in touch with two professors in spite of having graduated over 30 years ago. One came to my wedding having inspired me in a direction I never would have considered without her support. In this regard Vassar is a very special place (and I am sure Smith is as well). This is a hallmark of small LACs.
One last point and difference Vassar’s campus is enormous relative to the number of students at 1,000 acres while Smith is 147 acres. Vassar students can play golf on the campus course, enjoy the Vassar farm, jog around Sunset lake, explore Shakespeare Gardens or just lounge on “the beach”. There is in fact a lot to do.