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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 46% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Pennsylvania ($60,350.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($26,123 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 5.8% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($16,910 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 29% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($57,175 vs. $44,331)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Penn (6.5%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn? 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 Penn and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (96% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $63,400 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $60,200)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $6,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($20,633 vs. $27,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/