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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | JCU | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,737 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,780 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,644 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,675 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,541 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 2,937 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1190/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $278 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 2,737 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 569% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.3% higher at JCU than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($47,300.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than JCU ($19,644 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 25.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($14,160 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 273% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($32,359 vs. $8,675)
SUNY-ESF vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 88 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JCU (3.66)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than JCU (81.1%)
SUNY-ESF vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF or JCU? 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 JCU and SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $11,400 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,189 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,939)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($204 vs. $278)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/