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Overview |
Gordon College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Wenham, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gordon.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,650 | $17,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,250 | $19,644 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,740 | $8,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Gordon College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,579 | 3,541 | ||
| Admitted | 1,516 | 2,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1168/1370 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Gordon College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Gordon College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gordon College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Gordon College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than Gordon College based on total student enrollment (2,737 students vs. 1,610 students)
Gordon College vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon College or SUNY-ESF?
- Gordon College is 281.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Gordon College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($27,000.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Gordon College ($19,644 vs. $25,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 40.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($12,650 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gordon College students is 81.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($15,740 vs. $8,675)
Gordon College vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon College or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Gordon College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 103 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Gordon College (26)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Gordon College (58.8%)
Gordon College vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon College.
- The graduation rate at Gordon College is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $900 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $45,300)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gordon College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Gordon College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/