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Case Western St Lawrence University RPI Colgate Skidmore College BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College Syracuse RIT Binghamton University| Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | U of R | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 71% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at U of R than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($60,550.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than U of R ($34,259 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 7.8% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,910 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Rochester (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 11.6% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($44,331 vs. $39,715)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than U of R (38.9%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or U of R? 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 U of R and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (83% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $10,800 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $60,200)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/