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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 36% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 214.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State Main Campus ($61,858.00 vs. $39,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($27,450 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 33% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,030 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 310% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($47,463 vs. $11,577)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $4,900 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/