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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 63% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 292.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($60,350.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($22,096 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 12.9% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,978 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State Harrisburg (95% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 399.1% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($44,331 vs. $8,882)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $4,900 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/