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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 1,426 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Lawrence?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Lawrence University ($60,350.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($26,368 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 46.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($11,520 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 10.6% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($44,331 vs. $40,089)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $14,600 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $45,600)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/