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Overview |
MIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,858 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,590 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,590 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,232 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,591 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 95% |
Admission |
MIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,767 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,337 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1210/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $279 |
Diversity |
MIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
MIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 56% | ||
Campus |
MIT | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 1,607 students)
MIT vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 4.8% more expensive to attend than MIT for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($60,350.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($20,232 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 11.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($16,910 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 2.8% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($45,591 vs. $44,331)
MIT vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or MIT .
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than MIT (4%)
MIT vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (93% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $81,900 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $60,200)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $9,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($17,316 vs. $27,000)
- MIT graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/