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Overview |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Mahwah, NJ | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,478 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ramapo.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,363 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,373 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,528 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,262 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,553 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 95% |
Admission |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,207 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 5,079 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1295 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,846 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (5,478 students vs. 1,607 students)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ramapo College of New Jersey or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 292.8% more expensive to attend than Ramapo College of New Jersey for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $15,363.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($60,350.00 vs. $25,373.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,262 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ramapo College of New Jersey are 8.9% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,528 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Ramapo College of New Jersey (95% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 253.2% larger than aid received Ramapo College of New Jersey ($44,331 vs. $12,553)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ramapo College of New Jersey or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Ramapo College of New Jersey .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (3.47)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ramapo College of New Jersey or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Ramapo College of New Jersey.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Ramapo College of New Jersey (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $8,800 more per year than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $51,400)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $4,154 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($22,846 vs. $27,000)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ramapo College of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/