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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | JCU | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or JCU?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 32.7% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than John Carroll University ($60,350.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($30,496 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 28.1% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,200 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 45.8% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($44,331 vs. $30,415)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or JCU? 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 JCU and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than John Carroll University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $2,600 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/