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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | New Paltz, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 6,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | newpaltz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $15,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $19,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $7,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 13,228 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 7,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 58.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| 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
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (6,964 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or State University of New York at New Paltz?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 753.6% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than State University of New York at New Paltz ($60,350.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($19,592 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at State University of New York at New Paltz are 12.6% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,024 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than Hobart William Smith Colleges (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 472.1% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($44,331 vs. $7,749)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or State University of New York at New Paltz? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between State University of New York at New Paltz or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or State University of New York at New Paltz? 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 State University of New York at New Paltz and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than State University of New York at New Paltz (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $12,800 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former State University of New York at New Paltz students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/