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St Lawrence University Skidmore College Baylor Trinity Union College Austin College Muhlenberg College Syracuse Hamilton College UT Austin Bucknell Colgate| Hobart William Smith Colleges | Southwestern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SU | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 1,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $50,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $50,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $13,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $30,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $32,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 6,585 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 2,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 39.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (1,669 students vs. 1,457 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SU?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 22.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $50,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Southwestern University ($61,858.00 vs. $50,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($30,687 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 27.2% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,628 vs. $17,334)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges as Southwestern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 44% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($47,463 vs. $32,956)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at SU (3.5)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than SU (39.1%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SU? 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 SU and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Southwestern University (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $2,800 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $57,400)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU 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/