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Overview |
DU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
DU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 |
DU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
DU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
DU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 56% | ||
Campus |
DU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 1,607 students)
DU vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 9.2% more expensive to attend than DU for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $55,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Denver ($60,350.00 vs. $55,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than DU ($34,259 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Denver are 9.3% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,470 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than Hobart William Smith Colleges (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 43.2% larger than aid received University of Denver ($44,331 vs. $30,954)
DU vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU 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 DU .
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
DU vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $3,200 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $60,200)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- DU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/