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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | St Lawrence University | ||
| 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
- St Lawrence University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at St Lawrence University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($61,600.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($33,283 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 5.7% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,995 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 0.5% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($44,331 vs. $44,093)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or St Lawrence University? 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 St Lawrence University and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $7,100 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $53,100)
- St Lawrence University and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Lawrence University and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/