Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Union's yield is 15 pts higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges's
Yield rate - 2
Hobart William Smith Colleges's SAT midpoint is 13 points higher than Union's
SAT midpoint - 3
Union admits 60% vs. 64% at Hobart William Smith Colleges
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- UnionSelective
- Hobart William Smith CollegesSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- UnionTest-optional
- Hobart William Smith CollegesTest-optional
How they read a record
Union
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Hobart William Smith Colleges
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Union | Hobart William Smith Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Important |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Important |
| Essay | Considered | Important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why