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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 774.9% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.1% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than SUNY at Albany ($61,858.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($19,165 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 7.1% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,182 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than SUNY at Albany (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 386.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($47,463 vs. $9,747)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than SUNY at Albany (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $4,400 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/