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Overview |
Howard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $61,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $61,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Howard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 1,669 students)
Howard vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 88.1% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.1% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Howard University ($61,858.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($30,028 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 5.2% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,474 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 121.6% larger than aid received Howard University ($47,463 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Howard University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $8,400 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $51,800)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Howard 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 Howard students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/