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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 84% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 718 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State York?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 312.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.2% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State York ($60,350.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($18,910 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 30.2% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,984 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State York (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 425.2% larger than aid received Penn State York ($44,331 vs. $8,440)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State York? 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 York and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Penn State York (75% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $4,900 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/