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JMU VCU St Lawrence University CNU Skidmore College Mason Union College Muhlenberg College Longwood University William & Mary Syracuse UVA| Hobart William Smith Colleges | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Mary Washington College?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 575.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Mary Washington ($60,350.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($21,863 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 39.9% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,090 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Mary Washington (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 390.1% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($44,331 vs. $9,046)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than University of Mary Washington (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $4,700 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/