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Overview |
SUNY Poly | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,646 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,137 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,936 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 3,872 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $237 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 48% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (7,201 students vs. 2,704 students)
SUNY Poly vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 623.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.2% higher at Saint Joseph's University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($51,140.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Saint Joseph's University ($14,646 vs. $36,392)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 6.7% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($14,750 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 261.3% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($29,400 vs. $8,137)
SUNY Poly vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or SUNY Poly .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than SUNY Poly (78.4%)
SUNY Poly vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $10,800 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $6,423 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $23,008)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($171 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/