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Overview |
SUNY College at Oswego | SU | ||
| Location | Oswego, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #468 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oswego.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Oswego | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,440 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,376 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,709 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Oswego | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,555 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 10,365 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY College at Oswego | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Oswego | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,515 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Oswego | SU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
SUNY College at Oswego | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Oswego | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Oswego is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 4,260 students)
SUNY College at Oswego vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Oswego or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 377.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Oswego for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at SU than SUNY College at Oswego ($33,790.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Oswego than SU ($17,376 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 37.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Oswego ($11,230 vs. $15,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than SUNY College at Oswego (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 119.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Oswego ($23,467 vs. $10,709)
SUNY College at Oswego vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Oswego or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or SUNY College at Oswego .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Oswego (1103) is 98 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming SUNY College at Oswego students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SUNY College at Oswego (3.49)
- SUNY College at Oswego has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than SU (80.4%)
SUNY College at Oswego vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Oswego or SU? 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 SU and SUNY College at Oswego.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Oswego is higher than Shenandoah University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $3,500 more per year than SUNY College at Oswego graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- SUNY College at Oswego students graduate with a $3,485 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($21,515 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY College at Oswego graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SUNY College at Oswego graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/