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Overview |
Brandeis University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 95% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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 |
Brandeis University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | 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
- Brandeis University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 1,607 students)
Brandeis University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Brandeis University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Brandeis University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($61,724.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Brandeis University ($34,259 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 1.1% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,910 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Brandeis University (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 31.4% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($44,331 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University .
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (91% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $60,200)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Brandeis University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University 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/