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Overview |
Brooklyn College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $204 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 1,976 students)
Brooklyn College vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or SUNY-ESF?
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is 2% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at SUNY-ESF than CUNY Brooklyn College ($18,720.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than SUNY-ESF ($5,972 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are 3.6% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($17,300 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is 8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($9,411 vs. $8,713)
Brooklyn College vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 100 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $1,700 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,200)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $9,368 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($10,382 vs. $19,750)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($107 vs. $204)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/