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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $15,830 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $9,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 5,941 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 4,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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 Fredonia is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 774.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.7% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than SUNY at Fredonia ($61,858.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,830 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 16.9% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,830 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than SUNY at Fredonia (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 404.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($47,463 vs. $9,404)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 at Fredonia and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $17,900 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia 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/