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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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 College at Buffalo is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Buffalo State College?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 774.9% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College 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 College at Buffalo ($61,858.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,735 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 3.7% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,716 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 432% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($47,463 vs. $8,921)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (75% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $19,500 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/