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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SVU | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SVU | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 1,053 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SVU?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 220% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Southern Virginia University ($60,350.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($23,274 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 84.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($9,150 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 441.4% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($44,331 vs. $8,188)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SVU? 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 SVU and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Southern Virginia University (75% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $19,600 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/