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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Providence | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Providence?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Providence College ($60,350.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Providence ($34,259 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 2.2% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,540 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Providence College (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 43.1% larger than aid received Providence College ($44,331 vs. $30,971)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Providence (52.8%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Providence? 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 Providence and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $60,200)
- Providence College and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/