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TU St Lawrence University Skidmore College Union College Frostburg State University UMES Muhlenberg College Syracuse Maryland Hamilton College Bucknell Colgate| Salisbury University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Salisbury | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,607 students)
Salisbury vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 698.7% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.7% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Salisbury University ($60,350.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($19,756 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 30.2% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,990 vs. $16,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University as Hobart William Smith Colleges (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 540.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($44,331 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury 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 Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Salisbury vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Salisbury University (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $8,200 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/