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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or DeSales University?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 46.8% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than DeSales University ($60,350.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($29,104 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 25.3% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,500 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 59.3% larger than aid received DeSales University ($44,331 vs. $27,824)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than DeSales University (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $9,100 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/