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Overview |
Fisher | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Fisher | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisher | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $204 |
Diversity |
Fisher | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Fisher | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 1,976 students)
Fisher vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or SUNY-ESF?
- Saint John Fisher College is 419.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.3% higher at Fisher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($36,748.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Fisher ($20,928 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 26.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($13,666 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 154.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($22,155 vs. $8,713)
Fisher vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 128 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
Fisher vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $4,600 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $4,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,900)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($204 vs. $247)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/