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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $167 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 753.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury ($60,350.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,329 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 46.7% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($11,530 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than SUNY College at Old Westbury (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 311.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($44,331 vs. $10,768)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 College at Old Westbury and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (75% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $13,600 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $10,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($16,246 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($167 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/