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St Lawrence University Skidmore College Union College Bradley Muhlenberg College Carthage Syracuse Knox College Hamilton College Creighton University Bucknell Colgate| Hobart William Smith Colleges | Augustana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Augustana | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Augustana | ||
| 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Augustana?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Augustana College ($60,350.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($24,660 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 43.5% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($11,782 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 26.9% larger than aid received Augustana College ($44,331 vs. $34,946)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $5,100 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $55,100)
- Augustana College and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana College and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/