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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Austin College | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Austin 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 Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 1,182 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Austin College?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Austin College ($60,350.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($24,739 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 30.5% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,958 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 34.2% larger than aid received Austin College ($44,331 vs. $33,033)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Austin 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 Austin College and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is the same as at Austin College (75% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $5,600 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $54,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/