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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1320/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| 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
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (25,865 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 774.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Stony Brook University ($61,858.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($18,601 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 1.9% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($17,334 vs. $17,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Stony Brook University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 362.3% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($47,463 vs. $10,266)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 Stony Brook and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Stony Brook University (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $900 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook 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 SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/