| Long Island vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges |
| Rankings* | #21 in New York Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$42,432 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,928 |
| cheaper$25,990 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$28,179 |
| Less$24,663 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$44,451 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,220 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier86.16% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter63.99% |
| Lower8.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.64% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,689 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,841 |
| Larger12,072 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,794 |
| Larger4,617 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller47 |
| 327 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher14% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,520) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,730) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,876) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,955) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 962 | Number of faculty | 223 |
| Higher$119,665 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$86,030 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.