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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Franciscan | ||
| 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Franciscan?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 97.1% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($60,350.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($25,310 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 80.1% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($9,390 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Hobart William Smith Colleges (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 164.2% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($44,331 vs. $16,779)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $20,400 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/