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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | PLU | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or PLU?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 22% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Pacific Lutheran University ($60,350.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($24,825 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 43% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($11,826 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 21.7% larger than aid received Pacific Lutheran University ($44,331 vs. $36,435)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or PLU? 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 PLU and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $7,900 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/