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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVA | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 25,924 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #63 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $17,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $53,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $17,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $29,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 28% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 56,528 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 9,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (25,924 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or UVA?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 253.7% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Virginia Main Campus ($61,858.00 vs. $53,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($17,831 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 24.3% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,940 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Virginia Main Campus (99% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 59.9% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($47,463 vs. $29,675)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than UVA (16.9%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or UVA? 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 UVA and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (94% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $17,000 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $60,200)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/