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Overview |
Hilbert College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Hamburg, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hilbert.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hilbert College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,300 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,300 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $17,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,224 | $19,644 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,839 | $8,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Hilbert College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,310 | 3,541 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 2,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hilbert College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hilbert College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,464 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $204 |
Diversity |
Hilbert College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Hilbert College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Hilbert College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than Hilbert College based on total student enrollment (2,737 students vs. 973 students)
Hilbert College vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hilbert College or SUNY-ESF?
- Hilbert College is 314.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($29,300.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at Hilbert College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($29,300.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Hilbert College ($19,644 vs. $22,224)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hilbert College are 25.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($14,200 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hilbert College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hilbert College students is 105.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($17,839 vs. $8,675)
Hilbert College vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hilbert College or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Hilbert College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hilbert College (3.2)
- Hilbert College has a higher acceptance rate (98%) than SUNY-ESF (82.9%)
Hilbert College vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hilbert College or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and Hilbert College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Hilbert College (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $2,400 more per year than Hilbert College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,800)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $5,714 lower median federal student loan debt than Hilbert College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,464)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Hilbert College graduates. ($204 vs. $263)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hilbert College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/