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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University St Lawrence University Skidmore College Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT| Hobart William Smith Colleges | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | RIT | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | RIT | ||
| 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
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or RIT ?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 12.3% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Rochester Institute of Technology ($60,350.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than RIT ($34,259 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 12.9% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,978 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Hobart William Smith Colleges (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 52.2% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($44,331 vs. $29,122)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than RIT (67.2%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or RIT ? 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 RIT and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $4,700 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $60,200)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/