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Pratt Institute St Lawrence University Skidmore College NYU Union College Muhlenberg College Fordham Syracuse Hamilton College Bucknell Colgate Connecticut College| Hobart William Smith Colleges | The New School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | The New School | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | The New School | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The New School is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or The New School?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 14% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than The New School ($60,350.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than The New School ($34,259 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 59.1% lower than costs at The New School ($16,910 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than The New School (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 106.2% larger than aid received The New School ($44,331 vs. $21,504)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman The New School students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than The New School (57.2%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or The New School? 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 The New School and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than The New School (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $7,500 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $3,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,872 vs. $27,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/