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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Syracuse?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Syracuse University ($61,858.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Syracuse ($33,172 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 6.4% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($17,334 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Syracuse University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 63% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($47,463 vs. $29,110)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $60,200)
- Syracuse University and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Syracuse University and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/