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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | - | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Aquinas College | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 342 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Aquinas College?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 182.7% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.7% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Aquinas College ($60,350.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($20,892 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 91.1% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($8,850 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 245.8% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($44,331 vs. $12,820)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have at the same average high school GPA (3.55) as students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Aquinas College? 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 Aquinas College and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Aquinas College (75% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $11,600 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/