EC vs. SUNY Poly

Comparable Facts

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

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is larger than EC based on total student enrollment (2,733 students vs. 786 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Elmira College is located in Elmira, NY (Small City setting); SUNY Polytechnic Institute is in Utica, NY (Rural Fringe setting).
• Elmira College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Elmira College 11:1; SUNY Polytechnic Institute 13:1.

EC vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, EC or SUNY Poly? 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 Polytechnic Institute than EC ($14,782 vs. $23,682).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 12.3% lower than at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($14,550 vs. $16,584).
• Elmira College is 351.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than SUNY Poly (about $30,351 more per year; $38,976.00 vs. $8,625.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 83.7% higher at EC than at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (about $17,761 more per year; $38,976.00 vs. $21,215.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Elmira College as at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 244.4% larger than aid received by SUNY Polytechnic Institute students ($28,780 vs. $8,357).

EC vs. SUNY Poly Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, EC or SUNY Poly? 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 SUNY Poly and EC.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Elmira College (1240) is 40 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1200).
• Incoming EC students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (27 vs. 26 at SUNY Poly).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Elmira College 1090/1385; SUNY Polytechnic Institute 1025/1370.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Elmira College 26/29; SUNY Polytechnic Institute 22/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: EC - Test optional; SUNY Poly - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: SUNY Poly Aug 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at EC (3.22).
• SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than EC (77%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at EC vs. 8.7% at SUNY Poly.

EC vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for EC and SUNY Poly? 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 Polytechnic Institute's (47%).
• Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn a median of about $7,200 more per year than EC graduates about ten years after starting college ($53,200 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, SUNY Polytechnic Institute graduates have a $10,415 lower median loan debt than EC graduates ($16,585 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, SUNY Poly graduates have an estimated $108 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than EC graduates ($171 vs. $279).
• More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)

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.