Hobart William Smith Colleges vs Wheaton College

Hobart William Smith Colleges and Wheaton College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Hobart William Smith, with an acceptance rate of 49%, boasts a diverse student body, with 48% male and 52% female students. Wheaton College, with a slightly lower acceptance rate of 45%, has a more balanced gender ratio, with 49% male and 51% female students. While Hobart William Smith excels in the social sciences, Wheaton College shines in the natural sciences. Hobart William Smith's graduation rate stands at 86%, while Wheaton College's is slightly higher at 88%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Wheaton College
Overview
Location	Geneva, New York	Wheaton, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	91.0%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Undenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	67.4%	86.3%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $30
SAT range	1170 - 1370	1250 - 1430
ACT range	26 - 31	27 - 32
Students submitting SAT score	23.0%	32.0%
Students submitting ACT score	8.0%	25.0%
Total number of applicants	3,752	1,993
Total number of admissions given out	2,530	1,719
Admitted students who chose to enroll	367	546
Yield rate	14.5%	31.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$77,115	$54,700
Average net price	$34,239	$28,319
Tuition	$58,990	$40,570
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,610 Meal plan: $7,800	Room/dormitory: $6,640 Meal plan: $4,660
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $42,187	91.0% Average amount $23,469
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $5,304	52.0% Average amount $5,169
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $16,946	5.0% Average amount $15,404

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,660 Men 48.3% Women 51.7%	2,341 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%
Graduate students	24 Men 54.2% Women 45.8%	706 Men 34.6% Women 65.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	56.2%	N/A
International students	6.8%	5.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,829	2,153
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York Mississippi New Jersey Connecticut California	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Social Sciences Education Ethnic Studies Visual & Performing Arts Physical Science	Psychology Theology Education Health Professions Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	73.1%	87.6%
Dropout rate	22.7%	3.1%
Transferred out	N/A	9.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,689 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $68,735 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,417 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $54,991 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,348 Year 3: $51,181 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,105 Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $50,679 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,530 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $47,920 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,939 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,187 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: N/A Public Policy Analysis (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,942 Year 3: N/A International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,965 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,492 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $61,559 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,982 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $48,761 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,694 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $48,539 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $30,613 Year 2: $33,459 Year 3: $41,661 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,251 Year 2: $37,856 Year 3: $41,339 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,767 Year 2: $39,049 Year 3: $38,775 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,864 Year 3: $36,928 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,471 Year 2: $27,126 Year 3: $34,682 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,825 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $32,867 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $31,289

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