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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pitt | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Pitt?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 205.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($60,350.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($24,286 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 36.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,360 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 306% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($44,331 vs. $10,919)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (79% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $2,200 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/