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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 1,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #82 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $53,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $53,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $15,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $33,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $35,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 5,018 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 50.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1236/1398 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (1,693 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Sewanee?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Sewanee for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $53,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Sewanee The University of the South ($61,858.00 vs. $53,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Sewanee ($33,172 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sewanee The University of the South are 13% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,338 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Sewanee The University of the South (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 35.3% larger than aid received Sewanee The University of the South ($47,463 vs. $35,088)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Sewanee (50.9%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (86% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $10,400 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sewanee students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/