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Overview |
Suffolk University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,697 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,812 | $61,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,812 | $61,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,562 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,089 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,627 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,101 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 8,560 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (6,697 students vs. 1,669 students)
Suffolk University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 38% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $44,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Suffolk University ($61,858.00 vs. $44,812.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Suffolk University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($33,089 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 12.9% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($17,334 vs. $19,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Suffolk University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 60.2% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($47,463 vs. $29,627)
Suffolk University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University 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 Suffolk University .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Suffolk University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University 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 Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Suffolk University (75% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $1,100 more per year than Suffolk University graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $59,100)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Suffolk University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Suffolk University 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 Suffolk University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/