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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | WCU | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 70% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or WCU?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 701.7% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.7% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($61,858.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($21,684 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 39% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,474 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 762.5% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($47,463 vs. $5,503)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or WCU? 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 WCU and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $11,200 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/