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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $17,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $19,644 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $8,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 3,541 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 2,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,737 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY-ESF?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 774.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.3% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($61,858.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($19,644 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 2.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($17,334 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 447.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($47,463 vs. $8,675)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $14,000 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/