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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 753.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh ($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 Plattsburgh than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($17,625 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh are 9.9% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,380 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Hobart William Smith Colleges (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 315.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($44,331 vs. $10,667)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 College at Plattsburgh and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $16,200 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/