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Overview |
York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
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 | $21,788 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 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 |
York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $279 |
Diversity |
York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
York | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
York | 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 York College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 1,669 students)
York vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 792.6% more expensive to attend than 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 York College ($61,858.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($5,631 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 York College ($17,334 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than CUNY York College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 501.1% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($47,463 vs. $7,896)
York vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, 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 York .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at York (3.15)
- York has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
York vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than CUNY York College (75% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $17,000 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York 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/