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Overview |
Columbia | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbia | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 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 | 34/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Columbia | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 1,607 students)
Columbia vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Columbia than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($62,570.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($22,058 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 3.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,286 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Columbia University in the City of New York (95% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 37.7% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($61,061 vs. $44,331)
Columbia vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia 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 Columbia .
- Accepted freshman Columbia 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 Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (93% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $47,400 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $60,200)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/