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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon University of Richmond Bucknell| American University | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 89% |
Admission |
AU | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $171 |
Diversity |
AU | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
AU | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 3% | ||
Campus |
AU | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,842 students)
AU vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or SUNY Poly?
- American University is 650.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.6% higher at AU than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($53,070.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than AU ($13,799 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 12.1% lower than costs at American University ($14,008 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than American University (89% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 185.8% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($27,138 vs. $9,497)
AU vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 111 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman AU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or SUNY Poly? 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 SUNY Poly and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $11,600 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $7,665 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($16,585 vs. $24,250)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($171 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/