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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | West Point | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 0% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Cortland | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY Cortland | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 92% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than West Point based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 4,393 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or West Point?
- SUNY College at Cortland is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SUNY Cortland than United States Military Academy ($16,980.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Cortland than United States Military Academy (73% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($9,369 vs. $0)
SUNY Cortland vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SUNY Cortland (3.7)
- SUNY Cortland has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than West Point (12%)
SUNY Cortland vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland or West Point? 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 West Point and SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/