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Overview |
SUNY Poly | F&M | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,646 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,137 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 68% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,936 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 3,872 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $227 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 59% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,911 students)
SUNY Poly vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 864.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.2% higher at F&M than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($68,180.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than F&M ($14,646 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 5.5% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,750 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Franklin and Marshall College (90% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 462.4% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($45,764 vs. $8,137)
SUNY Poly vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or SUNY Poly .
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than F&M (31.8%)
SUNY Poly vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly or F&M? 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 F&M and SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $8,700 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $5,415 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($16,585 vs. $22,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($171 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/