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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Hilbert College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hilbert College | SU | ||
| Location | Hamburg, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hilbert.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hilbert College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,300 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,300 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,224 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,839 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hilbert College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,310 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hilbert College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hilbert College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,464 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hilbert College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Hilbert College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Hilbert College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Hilbert College based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 973 students)
Hilbert College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hilbert College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Hilbert College for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $29,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at SU than Hilbert College ($34,614.00 vs. $29,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hilbert College than SU ($22,224 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 20.3% lower than costs at Hilbert College ($11,800 vs. $14,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hilbert College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 35.1% larger than aid received Hilbert College ($24,100 vs. $17,839)
Hilbert College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hilbert College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Hilbert College .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hilbert College (3.2)
- Hilbert College has a higher acceptance rate (98%) than SU (77.8%)
Hilbert College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hilbert College or SU? 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 SU and Hilbert College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Hilbert College (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Hilbert College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,800)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Hilbert College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,464)
- SU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hilbert College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hilbert College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/