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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Penn State | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,737 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,900 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,780 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,644 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,675 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 36% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,541 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 2,937 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY-ESF | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $277 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 2,737 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 178.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($19,672.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.7% higher at Penn State than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($39,626.00 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 Penn State ($19,644 vs. $27,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 36.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($13,030 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Penn State Main Campus (94% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 33.5% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($11,577 vs. $8,675)
SUNY-ESF vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 13 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Penn State (27)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Penn State (54.2%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF or Penn State? 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 Penn State and SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $9,100 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,818)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($204 vs. $277)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/