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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Denison | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Denison?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Denison University ($60,350.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Denison ($34,259 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 17.4% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,400 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 21.5% larger than aid received Denison University ($44,331 vs. $36,497)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Denison (22%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Denison? 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 Denison and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (79% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $4,100 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison 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 Denison students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/