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Overview |
SUNY Poly | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,646 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,137 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,936 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 3,872 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 86% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | Salve Regina 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 2,704 students)
SUNY Poly vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 567.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152% higher at Salve Regina University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($47,180.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Salve Regina University ($14,646 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 18.6% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,750 vs. $17,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 266.1% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($29,790 vs. $8,137)
SUNY Poly vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or SUNY Poly .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
SUNY Poly vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $1,100 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/