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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State Berks?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 292.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State Berks ($60,350.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($21,728 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 18% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,334 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State Berks (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 419.8% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($44,331 vs. $8,528)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Penn State Berks (75% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $4,900 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks 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 Berks 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/