Hobart William Smith Colleges vs The University of the South
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Hobart William Smith CollegesGeneva, NYCatholic life on campusThe University of the SouthSewanee, TNCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Hobart William Smith Colleges lists Mass once a week.
- The University of the South has the higher graduation rate: 80% against 77% at Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, The University of the South has the lower price after aid: $17,746 a year, against $22,108 at Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The average price after aid is lower at The University of the South: $27,872 a year, against $31,563 at Hobart William Smith Colleges.
Catholic life
Mass times
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
1 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Geneva, NY
Sewanee, TN
Setting
Town
Rural
Students
1,669
1,693
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
64%
57%
Average SAT
1319
1344
ACT middle 50%
28–32
27–31
Graduation rate
77%
80%
First-year retention
86%
89%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,563
$27,872
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,650
$10,485
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,639
$10,704
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,108
$17,746
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,149
$22,563
Net price, over $110,000 income
$39,740
$38,762
Median debt
$27,000
$22,855
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$68,831
$64,911
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.