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Overview |
Princeton | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,922 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,710 | $61,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,710 | $61,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,380 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,811 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $60,629 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Princeton | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,644 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 1,782 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.5% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Princeton | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $279 |
Diversity |
Princeton | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Princeton | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | 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
- Princeton University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (8,922 students vs. 1,669 students)
Princeton vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $59,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Princeton University ($61,858.00 vs. $59,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($19,811 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 11.8% lower than costs at Princeton University ($17,334 vs. $19,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Princeton University (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 27.7% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($60,629 vs. $47,463)
Princeton vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton 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 Princeton .
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Princeton (4.5%)
Princeton vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (96% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $53,700 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $60,200)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($77 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/