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Overview |
Nazareth College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,439 | 6,780 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,620 | $15,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,321 | $18,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,793 | $8,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 15,867 | ||
| Admitted | 2,873 | 8,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Nazareth College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (6,780 students vs. 2,439 students)
Nazareth College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or SUNY Cortland?
- Nazareth College is 448.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.4% higher at Nazareth College than SUNY College at Cortland ($38,790.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Nazareth College ($18,474 vs. $31,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 2.7% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($15,210 vs. $15,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than SUNY College at Cortland (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 208.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($24,793 vs. $8,034)
Nazareth College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than SUNY Cortland (50.7%)
Nazareth College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $2,400 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,900)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,501)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/