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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | New Paltz, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 6,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | newpaltz.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $15,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $19,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $7,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 13,228 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 7,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 58.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $196 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (6,964 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or State University of New York at New Paltz?
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and State University of New York at New Paltz cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at SUNY-ESF than State University of New York at New Paltz ($18,720.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than SUNY-ESF ($19,592 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at State University of New York at New Paltz are 15.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($15,024 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students is 12.4% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($8,713 vs. $7,749)
SUNY-ESF vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or State University of New York at New Paltz? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between State University of New York at New Paltz or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 91 points higher than at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at State University of New York at New Paltz (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at State University of New York at New Paltz (3.6)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
SUNY-ESF vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF or State University of New York at New Paltz? 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 State University of New York at New Paltz and SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz earn on average $1,200 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,200)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,750)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($196 vs. $204)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former State University of New York at New Paltz students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/