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Overview |
Nazareth College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1040/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $171 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Nazareth College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (2,842 students vs. 2,522 students)
Nazareth College vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or SUNY Poly?
- Nazareth College is 428% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at Nazareth College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($37,330.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Nazareth College ($13,799 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 8.4% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($14,008 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 138.2% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($22,625 vs. $9,497)
Nazareth College vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly 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 (83.9%) than SUNY Poly (81.7%)
Nazareth College vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $8,300 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $44,900)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $9,916 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,501)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($171 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/