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Overview |
SUNY Poly | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,646 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,137 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,936 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 3,872 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $289 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,370 students)
SUNY Poly vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 573.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.5% higher at Saint Michael's College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($47,640.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Saint Michael's College ($14,646 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 11.8% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,750 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 347% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($36,374 vs. $8,137)
SUNY Poly vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or SUNY Poly .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than SUNY Poly (78.4%)
SUNY Poly vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $600 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $52,600)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $11,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $28,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($171 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College 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/