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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | VWC | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | VWC | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 1,538 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or VWC?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 67.6% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Virginia Wesleyan College ($60,350.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($23,046 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 52.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($11,070 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 60.8% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($44,331 vs. $27,568)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or VWC? 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 VWC and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (75% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $18,500 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College 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 VWC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/