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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Villanova | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 52% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Villanova than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($60,768.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Villanova ($34,259 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 5.1% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,087 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Villanova University (95% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 3.5% larger than aid received Villanova University ($44,331 vs. $42,834)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (90% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $24,900 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $60,200)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/