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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Drexel | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Drexel?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Drexel University ($60,350.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Drexel ($34,259 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 0.4% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,910 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 30.9% larger than aid received Drexel University ($44,331 vs. $33,861)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Drexel University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $60,200)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/