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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | URI | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | URI | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or URI?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 344.2% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Rhode Island ($60,350.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($20,695 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 24.5% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,584 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Hobart William Smith Colleges (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 234.4% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($44,331 vs. $13,257)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or URI? 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 URI and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than University of Rhode Island (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $4,000 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $56,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/