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Overview |
Hartwick College | LRC | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartwick.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartwick College | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,254 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,254 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,028 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,396 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,717 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Hartwick College | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,553 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 2,122 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 10/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hartwick College | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartwick College | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hartwick College | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
Hartwick College | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Hartwick College | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Roche College is larger than than Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,103 students)
Hartwick College vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartwick College or LRC?
- Hartwick College is 60.4% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at Hartwick College than La Roche College ($50,254.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartwick College than LRC ($22,396 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 8.9% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($12,886 vs. $14,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 99.1% larger than aid received La Roche College ($41,717 vs. $20,948)
Hartwick College vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hartwick College or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Hartwick College .
- Accepted freshman Hartwick College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Hartwick College vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartwick College or LRC? 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 LRC and Hartwick College.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than La Roche College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hartwick College earn on average $800 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/