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Overview |
Hartwick College | SU | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartwick.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartwick College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,254 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,254 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,028 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,396 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,717 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hartwick College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,553 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,122 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 10/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hartwick College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartwick College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hartwick College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 13% |
Students |
Hartwick College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hartwick College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,103 students)
Hartwick College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartwick College or SU?
- Hartwick College is 48.7% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Hartwick College than Shenandoah University ($50,254.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartwick College than SU ($22,396 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 24.9% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($11,230 vs. $14,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 77.8% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($41,717 vs. $23,467)
Hartwick College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hartwick College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Hartwick College .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Hartwick College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartwick College or SU? 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 SU and Hartwick College.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than Shenandoah University (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,100)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/