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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | USciences | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,964 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newpaltz.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
State University of New York at New Paltz | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,024 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,592 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,749 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,228 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,708 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
State University of New York at New Paltz | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
State University of New York at New Paltz | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 39% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (6,964 students vs. 2,420 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 264.9% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at USciences than State University of New York at New Paltz ($25,800.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at State University of New York at New Paltz are 17.1% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,024 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than University of the Sciences (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by State University of New York at New Paltz students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($7,749 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 21 points higher than at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124)
- Incoming State University of New York at New Paltz students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at State University of New York at New Paltz (3.6)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz or USciences? 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 USciences and State University of New York at New Paltz.
- The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is higher than University of the Sciences (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $43,700 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former State University of New York at New Paltz students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/