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Wentworth Institute of Technology RIT University at Albany- SUNY UConn SUNY at Geneseo| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY Poly | USMMA | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 11% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $67 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 85% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,842 students vs. 943 students)
SUNY Poly vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or USMMA?
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SUNY Poly than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($17,830.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than SUNY Poly ($4,891 vs. $13,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than United States Merchant Marine Academy (89% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Polytechnic Institute students is 111.6% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($9,497 vs. $4,489)
SUNY Poly vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or SUNY Poly .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 79 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than USMMA (27.3%)
SUNY Poly vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly or USMMA? 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 USMMA and SUNY Poly.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $39,200 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $53,200)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $10,085 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Poly graduates. ($6,500 vs. $16,585)
- USMMA graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Poly graduates. ($67 vs. $171)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/