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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU St Lawrence University USF Skidmore College USC PLNU UCSB| University of San Diego | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
USD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
USD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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
- University of San Diego is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 1,607 students)
USD vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 12.2% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of San Diego ($60,350.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than USD ($34,259 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 0.6% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,910 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of San Diego (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 21.8% larger than aid received University of San Diego ($44,331 vs. $36,408)
USD vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD 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 USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is the same as at Hobart William Smith Colleges (75% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $10,000 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $60,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD 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/