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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 9,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $14,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $8,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 9,455 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 6,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1020/1200 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (9,541 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 774.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.3% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Farmingdale State College ($61,858.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($8,224 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 19.2% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,546 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Farmingdale State College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 456.9% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($47,463 vs. $8,523)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? 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 College of Technology at Farmingdale and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Farmingdale State College (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $6,700 more per year than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $53,500)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/