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Overview |
Fisher | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Fisher | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisher | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $171 |
Diversity |
Fisher | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Fisher | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 2,842 students)
Fisher vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or SUNY Poly?
- Saint John Fisher College is 419.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at Fisher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($36,748.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Fisher ($13,799 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 2.5% lower than costs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($13,666 vs. $14,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 133.3% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($22,155 vs. $9,497)
Fisher vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 54 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Fisher (73%)
Fisher vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $2,400 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $50,800)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $7,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($16,585 vs. $23,900)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($171 vs. $247)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/