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Overview |
Hartwick College | SVU | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartwick.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartwick College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,254 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,254 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,028 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,396 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,717 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hartwick College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,553 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,122 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 10/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 900/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hartwick College | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartwick College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Hartwick College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Hartwick College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hartwick College | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hartwick College is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,103 students vs. 1,053 students)
Hartwick College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartwick College or SVU?
- Hartwick College is 166.5% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.5% higher at Hartwick College than Southern Virginia University ($50,254.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartwick College than SVU ($22,396 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 53.3% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($9,150 vs. $14,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 409.5% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($41,717 vs. $8,188)
Hartwick College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hartwick College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Hartwick College .
- Accepted freshman Hartwick College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Hartwick College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartwick College or SVU? 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 SVU and Hartwick College.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than Southern Virginia University (54% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Hartwick College earn on average $4,500 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/