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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $16,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $8,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 640 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1060/1305 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (1,669 students vs. 353 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 347.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.3% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($61,858.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,275 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre are 28.9% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,448 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State Wilkes Barre (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 430.6% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($47,463 vs. $8,945)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (75% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $4,900 more per year than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Wilkes Barre students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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/