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St Lawrence University Skidmore College Bowdoin College Wesley College Union College Vassar Bates Muhlenberg College Bard College Hamilton College Syracuse Middlebury| Wesleyan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 95% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,607 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Wesleyan University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($63,722.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($21,270 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 7.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,910 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Wesleyan University (95% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 35% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($59,825 vs. $44,331)
Wesleyan University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University .
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $2,200 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/