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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 1,573 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 73.5% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Roberts Wesleyan College ($60,350.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($23,341 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 43.4% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($11,792 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 81% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($44,331 vs. $24,493)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $16,000 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/