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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UB | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UB | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or UB?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 774.9% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University at Buffalo ($61,858.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($20,511 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 3.5% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,754 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University at Buffalo (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 374.8% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($47,463 vs. $9,996)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or UB? 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 UB and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than University at Buffalo (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $1,800 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/