by our College Data Analytics TeamIs The Colleges worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
The Colleges is ranked #2,802 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New York, it ranks #174 of 216 for value.
These The Colleges majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Architecture & Related Services, Other | #3 of 3 |
| Architecture (Other) | #3 of 3 |
| General Writing | #26 of 30 |
| International Relations | #88 of 115 |
| International Relations & National Security | #92 of 119 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #92 of 119 |
| Writing Studies | #116 of 143 |
| English | #116 of 143 |
| Architecture & Related Services | #136 of 166 |
| Communication & Media Studies | #181 of 211 |
Read the full The Colleges value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Hobart William Smith Colleges is ranked #48 out of #236 in New York for quality and #174 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the The Colleges financial aid page to be sure.
Hobart William Smith Colleges is ranked #2,802 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Hobart William Smith Colleges is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at The Colleges costs about $32,584. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $130,335 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $82,602 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $31,563 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $32,584 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $130,335 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the The Colleges net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What The Colleges costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a The Colleges degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $330,408 | — | — |
| All Students | $130,335 | #2,802 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $126,252 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $330,408 | — | — |
| All Students | $130,335 | #174 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $126,252 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at The Colleges shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,969 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,672 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,579 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,792 |
| Over $110K | $41,860 |
About 98% of The Colleges undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $46,996 per year. Get more details on the The Colleges financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average The Colleges cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.