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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or University of Scranton?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 20.9% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Scranton ($60,350.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Scranton ($34,259 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 2.5% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,490 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Hobart William Smith Colleges (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 46.7% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($44,331 vs. $30,218)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $1,900 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $60,200)
- University of Scranton and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/