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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 460 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Sweet Briar College?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 166.8% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.8% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Sweet Briar College ($60,350.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($28,408 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 18.7% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,250 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 261.8% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($44,331 vs. $12,254)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Sweet Briar College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $18,500 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $41,700)
- Sweet Briar College and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sweet Briar College and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/