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Overview |
Benedictine College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Benedictine College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,362 students vs. 1,607 students)
Benedictine College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 83.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Benedictine College ($60,350.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($30,067 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 46% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($11,580 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 112% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($44,331 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College 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 Benedictine College .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Benedictine College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College 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 Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Benedictine College (75% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $17,600 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $42,600)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Benedictine College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Benedictine College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/