EC vs. Morrisville

Comparable Facts

Compare Elmira College in Elmira, NY with SUNY Morrisville in Morrisville, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

SUNY Morrisville is larger than EC based on total student enrollment (2,186 students vs. 786 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Elmira College is located in Elmira, NY (Small City setting); SUNY Morrisville is in Morrisville, NY (Distant Rural setting).
• Elmira College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. SUNY Morrisville is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Elmira College 11:1; SUNY Morrisville 14:1.

EC vs. Morrisville Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, EC or Morrisville? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Morrisville than EC ($15,960 vs. $23,682).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 11.7% lower than at SUNY Morrisville ($14,550 vs. $16,486).
• Elmira College is 341.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Morrisville (about $30,151 more per year; $38,976.00 vs. $8,825.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 102.5% higher at EC than at SUNY Morrisville (about $19,731 more per year; $38,976.00 vs. $19,245.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Elmira College than at SUNY Morrisville (100% vs. 94%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 173.3% larger than aid received by SUNY Morrisville students ($28,780 vs. $10,530).

EC vs. Morrisville Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, EC or Morrisville? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Morrisville and EC.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Elmira College (1240) is 130 points higher than at Morrisville (1110).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Elmira College 1090/1385; SUNY Morrisville 990/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Elmira College 26/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: EC - Test optional; Morrisville - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Morrisville Aug 15, 2027.
• Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Morrisville (2.7).
• Morrisville has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than EC (77%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at EC vs. 14.5% at Morrisville.

EC vs. Morrisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for EC and Morrisville? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Elmira College's six-year graduation rate (60%) is higher than SUNY Morrisville's (31%).
• Graduates from Elmira College earn a median of about $10,400 more per year than Morrisville graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,000 vs. $35,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, SUNY Morrisville graduates have a $7,000 lower median loan debt than EC graduates ($20,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Morrisville graduates have an estimated $73 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than EC graduates ($206 vs. $279).
• More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morrisville students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.