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Oneonta, NY · Rochester, NY
| Hartwick College | Roberts Wesleyan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $31,320/yr | $23,130/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,584/yr | $22,922/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $23,750 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $30,229/yr | $14,396/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $35,177/yr | $19,241/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $35,614/yr | $23,788/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $33,129/yr | $27,297/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $252/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,232/yr | $12,976/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $6,000/yr | $10,888/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $720/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $750/yr | $2,720/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $68,614/yr | $52,919/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $54,962/yr | $38,826/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $54,962/yr | $38,826/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 36% | 35% |
| Students taking federal loans | 81% | 61% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 70% | 71% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1290 | 990–1305 |
| SAT average | 1200 | 1170 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,278 | 1,314 |
| Students accepted | 2,939 | 1,022 |
| Students who enrolled | 360 | 211 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 21% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 8% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 53% | 67% |
| Freshmen who come back | 74% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,107/yr | $55,031/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $41,224–$87,242 | $35,301–$81,897 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 71% |
| White students graduating | 57% | 69% |
| Black students graduating | 30% | 47% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 20% | 47% |
| Asian students graduating | 67% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,452/yr | $56,275/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 73% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 42% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 55% | 60% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 57% | 53% |
| Students who transfer out | 34% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,028/yr | $55,991/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 26% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% | Health Professions 26% · Education 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 26% of degrees | Health Professions — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Education — 22% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $48,111/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $98,863/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 6.9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,087 | 1,149 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 7 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 567 |
| Average professor pay | $7,918/mo | $7,175/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 92% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $64,836 | $53,344 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Rochester, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1797 | 1866 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Men | 38% | 34% |
| Women | 62% | 66% |
| White students | 60% | 65% |
| Black students | 11% | 15% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 10% | 9.3% |
| Asian students | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 4% |
| Other / not reported | 9.4% | 1.3% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 27% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 2.1% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.8% | 27% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,712/yr | $9,214/yr |
| Endowment | $43.8M | $34.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,183 | 618 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,490/yr | $7,090/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,157/yr | $5,906/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 18 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Free Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 385 | 408 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $2.4M |
| Athletics budget | $3.6M | $5.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.6M | $6.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $71,213 | $14,272 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.