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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham St Lawrence University University of Richmond Skidmore College William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse| George Washington University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 95% |
Admission |
George Washington | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
George Washington | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 56% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,607 students)
George Washington vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- George Washington University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at George Washington than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($62,110.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than George Washington ($34,259 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 7.6% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,720 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than George Washington University (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 25.7% larger than aid received George Washington University ($44,331 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington 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 George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (81% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $60,200)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington 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/