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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | NYU | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 45% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or NYU?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 9% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than New York University ($60,350.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($29,499 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 19.9% lower than costs at New York University ($16,910 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than New York University (95% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($47,096 vs. $44,331)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than NYU (12.5%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or NYU? 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 NYU and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (86% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $60,200)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/