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Overview |
NJIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
NJIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NJIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
NJIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 56% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 1,607 students)
NJIT vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 297.1% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($60,350.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($17,762 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 15.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,600 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than New Jersey Institute of Technology (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 177.8% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($44,331 vs. $15,959)
NJIT vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT 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 NJIT .
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than NJIT (66%)
NJIT vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT 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 NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (75% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $7,000 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $60,200)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- NJIT graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/