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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 363 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 336.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($60,350.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($19,505 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 38% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,254 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State Greater Allegheny (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 331.7% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($44,331 vs. $10,269)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (75% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $4,900 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny 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/