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Overview |
PLNU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
PLNU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
PLNU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 56% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 1,607 students)
PLNU vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 49.4% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Point Loma Nazarene University ($60,350.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than PLNU ($34,259 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 43.3% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($11,800 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 128.3% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($44,331 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU 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 PLNU .
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
PLNU vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $6,700 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/