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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1090/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY Cortland?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 753.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than SUNY College at Cortland ($60,350.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($18,304 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 24.2% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,620 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than SUNY College at Cortland (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 373.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($44,331 vs. $9,369)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $12,900 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/