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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 36% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | Ursinus College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (1,976 students vs. 1,527 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 720.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.9% higher at Ursinus College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($58,016.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Ursinus College ($20,928 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 18.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($14,624 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 359.9% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($40,075 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or SUNY-ESF .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Ursinus College earn on average $11,800 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/