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Overview |
City College of New York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | 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 | $18,104 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 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 |
City College of New York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
City College of New York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (15,012 students vs. 1,669 students)
City College of New York vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 792.6% more expensive to attend than City College of New York 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 City College ($61,858.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($4,599 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 4.4% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($17,334 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than CUNY City College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 413.9% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($47,463 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York 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 City College of New York .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
City College of New York vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than CUNY City College (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $10,400 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/