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Overview |
SUNY Poly | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $153 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (2,842 students vs. 689 students)
SUNY Poly vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or New College of Florida?
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is 35.3% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at New College of Florida than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($27,159.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than SUNY Poly ($10,496 vs. $13,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 36.1% lower than costs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($10,291 vs. $14,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 48.5% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($14,102 vs. $9,497)
SUNY Poly vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or New College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New College of Florida or SUNY Poly .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 144 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than New College of Florida (75.4%)
SUNY Poly vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly or New College of Florida? 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 New College of Florida and SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (68% vs. 47%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $1,726 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Poly graduates. ($14,859 vs. $16,585)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Poly graduates. ($153 vs. $171)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/