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Overview |
SUNY Poly | JCU | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $278 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,842 students)
SUNY Poly vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 543.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.1% higher at JCU than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($45,490.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than JCU ($13,799 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 6.1% lower than costs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($13,200 vs. $14,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 220.3% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($30,415 vs. $9,497)
SUNY Poly vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or SUNY Poly .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 14 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than SUNY Poly (81.7%)
SUNY Poly vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly or JCU? 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 JCU and SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $4,400 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,354 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,939)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($171 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/