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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,780 | 9,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,210 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,474 | $13,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,034 | $8,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 92% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,867 | 5,892 | ||
| Admitted | 8,046 | 5,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Cortland | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Cortland | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (9,862 students vs. 6,780 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or Augusta University?
- SUNY College at Cortland is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Augusta University than SUNY College at Cortland ($22,270.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than SUNY Cortland ($13,486 vs. $18,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 27.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($11,935 vs. $15,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than SUNY College at Cortland (92% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta University students is 11% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($8,916 vs. $8,034)
SUNY Cortland vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or SUNY Cortland .
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than SUNY Cortland (50.7%)
SUNY Cortland vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and SUNY Cortland.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $16,000 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $47,300)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/