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Overview |
Tufts | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,274 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,358 | $61,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,358 | $61,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,660 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,333 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,267 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 99% |
Admission |
Tufts | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,003 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 3,444 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.1% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 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 |
Tufts | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Tufts | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Tufts University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (13,274 students vs. 1,669 students)
Tufts vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Tufts University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($66,358.00 vs. $61,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Tufts than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($66,358.00 vs. $61,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Tufts ($33,172 vs. $33,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 1.9% lower than costs at Tufts University ($17,334 vs. $17,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Tufts University (99% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 8% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($51,267 vs. $47,463)
Tufts vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts 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 Tufts .
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Tufts (10.1%)
Tufts vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (90% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $22,900 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $60,200)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tufts graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/