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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 16,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #477 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $39,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $39,458 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $17,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $29,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 11,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (16,322 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 56.8% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-C W Post Campus for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $39,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($61,858.00 vs. $39,458.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($22,620 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 0.1% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($17,334 vs. $17,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Long Island University C W Post Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 59.6% larger than aid received Long Island University C W Post Campus ($47,463 vs. $29,747)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (75% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $5,600 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/