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Overview |
SUNY Poly | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $299 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 48% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,842 students vs. 1,353 students)
SUNY Poly vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 648.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197% higher at Allegheny College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($52,950.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Allegheny College ($13,799 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 1.5% lower than costs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($13,796 vs. $14,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 348.6% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($42,599 vs. $9,497)
SUNY Poly vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or SUNY Poly .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
SUNY Poly vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $2,000 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $12,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $29,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($171 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/