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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Westminster | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1166/1373 | ||
| 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 | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Westminster | ||
| 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 Westminster based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 1,280 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Westminster?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 51.5% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Westminster College ($60,350.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($27,068 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 53.4% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($11,024 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 59.5% larger than aid received Westminster College ($44,331 vs. $27,787)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Westminster students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Westminster College (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $6,300 more per year than Westminster graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $53,900)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/