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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or University of Akron?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 497.7% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 358.2% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Akron Main Campus ($60,350.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,667 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 36.3% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,410 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Hobart William Smith Colleges (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 420% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($44,331 vs. $8,525)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (75% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $20,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/