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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVM | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.1% | ||
| 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 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or UVM?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 280% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Vermont ($61,858.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($22,062 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 29.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,354 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 148.6% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($47,463 vs. $19,093)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or UVM? 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 UVM and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than University of Vermont (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $6,700 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/