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Overview |
City Tech | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | 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 | $5,417 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
City Tech | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 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 | Sep 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $279 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
City Tech | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | 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 New York City College of Technology is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 1,669 students)
City Tech vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 792.6% more expensive to attend than City Tech 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 New York City College of Technology ($61,858.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($5,417 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 New York City College of Technology ($17,334 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than CUNY New York City College of Technology (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 500.5% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($47,463 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech 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 Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
City Tech vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech 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 Tech.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (75% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $17,200 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/