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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1043/1298 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| 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
- Baldwin Wallace College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 66.5% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Baldwin Wallace College ($60,350.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baldwin Wallace College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($28,705 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 32.2% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,796 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 77.5% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($44,331 vs. $24,981)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Baldwin-Wallace 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Baldwin Wallace College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $10,600 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $49,600)
- Baldwin Wallace College and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Baldwin Wallace College and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/