SUNY-ESF vs. West Point

Comparable Facts

Compare SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY with United States Military Academy in West Point, New York on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Military Academy is larger than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,757 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is located in Syracuse, NY (Midsize City setting); United States Military Academy is in West Point, New York (Large Suburban setting).
• SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. United States Military Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 14:1; United States Military Academy 6:1.

SUNY-ESF vs. West Point Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or West Point? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and West Point ($9,303.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between SUNY-ESF and United States Military Academy ($22,263.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than at United States Military Academy (96% vs. 0%).

SUNY-ESF vs. West Point Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or West Point? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between West Point and SUNY-ESF.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Military Academy (1320) is 100 points higher than at SUNY-ESF (1220).
• Incoming West Point students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 27 at SUNY-ESF).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 1130/1300; United States Military Academy 1200/1430.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 24/30; United States Military Academy 27/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SUNY-ESF - Test-free; West Point - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: SUNY-ESF Feb 1, 2027; West Point Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman West Point students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7).
• SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (63.3%) than West Point (12.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.6% at SUNY-ESF vs. 77.9% at West Point.

SUNY-ESF vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SUNY-ESF and West Point? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• United States Military Academy's six-year graduation rate (80%) is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's (66%).
• Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry have median earnings of about $46,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for West Point.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.