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Overview |
Amherst | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 95% |
Admission |
Amherst | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $279 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Amherst | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Amherst College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (1,898 students vs. 1,607 students)
Amherst vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Amherst College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Amherst than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($63,500.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($21,367 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Amherst College are 1% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,750 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Amherst College (95% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 32.4% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($58,693 vs. $44,331)
Amherst vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Amherst .
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (96% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $21,800 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $60,200)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $14,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($12,975 vs. $27,000)
- Amherst graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/