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Overview |
SUNY Canton | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 15,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canton.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Canton | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,500 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,810 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,049 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
SUNY Canton | Excelsior University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,280 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,164 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SUNY Canton | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Canton | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,552 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $112 |
Diversity |
SUNY Canton | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Canton | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 63% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Canton | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 2,836 students)
SUNY Canton vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Canton or Excelsior University?
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SUNY Canton than Excelsior University ($11,500.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Excelsior University (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($10,081 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Canton or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or SUNY Canton .
SUNY Canton vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Canton or Excelsior University? 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 Excelsior University and SUNY Canton.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $8,682 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Canton graduates. ($10,870 vs. $19,552)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Canton graduates. ($112 vs. $202)
- More Excelsior University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/