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Overview |
UConn | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 95% |
Admission |
UConn | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1210/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
UConn | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 1,607 students)
UConn vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 285.1% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Connecticut ($60,350.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($23,985 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 24.1% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,622 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Connecticut (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 202% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($44,331 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn 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 UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (83% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $1,800 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $60,200)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn 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 UConn students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/