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Overview |
Fisher | SUNYIT | ||
| 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 | SUNYIT | ||
| 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 | SUNYIT | ||
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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 | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | SUNYIT | ||
| 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 | SUNYIT | ||
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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 | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | SUNYIT | ||
| 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 SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 2,842 students)
Fisher vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or SUNYIT?
- Saint John Fisher College is 419.8% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at Fisher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($36,748.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome 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 Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($13,666 vs. $14,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 133.3% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($22,155 vs. $9,497)
Fisher vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (1141) is 54 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming SUNYIT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Fisher (73%)
Fisher vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome earn on average $2,400 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $50,800)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $7,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($16,585 vs. $23,900)
- SUNYIT 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 SUNYIT 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/