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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $171 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY Poly?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 774.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($61,858.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,646 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 17.5% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,750 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 483.3% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($47,463 vs. $8,137)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (75% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $7,000 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/