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Overview |
Maryland | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 95% |
Admission |
Maryland | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Maryland | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 1,607 students)
Maryland vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 522.5% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Maryland College Park ($60,350.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,210 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 16% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,576 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Maryland College Park (95% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 294.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($44,331 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland 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 Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (82% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $8,100 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $60,200)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/