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Overview |
BU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 95% |
Admission |
BU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
BU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 56% | ||
Campus |
BU | 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
- Boston University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 1,607 students)
BU vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Boston University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at BU than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($61,050.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($27,829 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 2.9% lower than costs at Boston University ($16,910 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Boston University (95% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($51,565 vs. $44,331)
BU vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU 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 BU .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $60,200)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and BU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and BU 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 BU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/