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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (13,935 students vs. 1,669 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 792.6% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 315.7% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than CUNY Brooklyn College ($61,858.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($4,105 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 25.7% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($17,334 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than CUNY Brooklyn College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 410.9% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($47,463 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Brooklyn College .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Brooklyn College (53.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (75% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $12,300 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $16,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($10,382 vs. $27,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($107 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/