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Overview |
Hartwick College | Ship | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartwick.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartwick College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,254 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,254 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,028 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,396 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,717 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Hartwick College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,553 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,122 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 10/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Hartwick College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartwick College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hartwick College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Hartwick College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Hartwick College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,103 students)
Hartwick College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartwick College or Ship?
- Hartwick College is 425.1% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 400.1% higher at Hartwick College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($50,254.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Hartwick College ($21,462 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 21.6% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($11,538 vs. $14,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 449.4% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($41,717 vs. $7,593)
Hartwick College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hartwick College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Hartwick College .
- Accepted freshman Hartwick College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Hartwick College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartwick College or Ship? 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 Ship and Hartwick College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Hartwick College (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,100 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,100)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship 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 Ship students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/