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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Brown | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 46% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Brown?
- Brown University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Brown than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($62,680.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($26,723 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 6.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,840 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Brown University (95% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 26% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($55,847 vs. $44,331)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Brown (5.1%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Brown? 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 Brown and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (95% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $27,400 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $60,200)
- Brown University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brown graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/