College comparison

Hobart William Smith Colleges vs Saint Mary's College of California

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY	Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA
Acceptance rateHobart William Smith Colleges is more selective	64%	87%
SAT (25–75)	1190–1385	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,786	1,947
Avg net price	$31,563	$30,378
Median earnings (10 yr)Saint Mary's College of California reports higher median earnings	$68,831	$78,812
Graduation rate	77%	70%
Median debt	$27,000	$23,691
Economic mobility	—	2.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Hobart William Smith Colleges or Saint Mary's College of California harder to get into?

Hobart William Smith Colleges is more selective: Hobart William Smith Colleges's acceptance rate is approximately 64% and Saint Mary's College of California's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Hobart William Smith Colleges vs Saint Mary's College of California?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1190–1385 at Hobart William Smith Colleges and — at Saint Mary's College of California. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.